I watch a show where a man claimed he was a real vampire. He felt sick if he didn’t drink human blood. He suffered physical symptoms without the blood. I don’t believe in vampires. I think they are a myth or legend that has grown up around a real phenomenon from ages past. However, it has been so many centuries since the original story began, I think it would be almost impossible to figure out what parts of the story are based in reality and what parts of the story have been added to the mythology over the storytelling.
This man’s story does give an amazing example of faith though. It shows that if someone has enough faith, then their belief can make it a reality. Whether or not vampires exist, this man believes he is a vampire. I can’t say if he is right or wrong. It’s not my place to judge. Yet, I can see that because of his belief, drinking blood makes his physical body feel healed.
The Bible says if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can make miracles occur. It means that if we just have enough faith, then our belief can shape our reality. What I believe about myself, what I believe about the world, what I believe about others, and especially what I believe about God all shape the person I have been, the person I am, and the person I will become. I have a strong power within me from my belief and I can change the world around me if I believe I can. I can become anyone I want to be if I believe I can.
The biggest obstacle isn’t dreaming of miracles, and better reality. The biggest obstacle is just having the faith. All my life I have believed in God without a doubt I have known that God exist. Yet, I have had times when I turned my back on God or being angry with God. I have felt completely abandoned by God. I have questioned God’s existence. I have questioned who God is. I never stopped believing, but it has been a struggle. Yet, believe in God feels like something that can hold on to and no one can ever take away form me.
Belief in other things is much more complicated. For example, self-confidence or belief in oneself is a constant struggle. A person can have self-confidence and be able to achieve great feats in their life. However, just a few harsh words from a trusted friend or family member can tear that self-belief down.
Having enough belief to make those miracles happen is very difficult because it takes faith. It takes truly understanding how I shape my reality. I’m middle aged and I am only just starting to understand it. I could spend my days trying to master a hobby or trade, but what I really want to do is master this amazing thing I call faith. I think faith is the most powerful gift God ever gave me.
My faith saved me. May God’s peace reside in all of our hearts.
