Faith is a great motivation that can push you to do things that others think are impossible to succeed.

The Bible records Paul's deeds like this:

Paul's real name is Saul, and he was born in Tarsus in Gilead. The city is built by a river called senas River, not far from the sea. Saul is a Jew of Roman nationality. On the eighth day of his birth, his parents circumcised him according to the laws of the Old Testament. He strictly abided by Judaism since he was a child, and was keen to learn and obey the law of Moses.

When he was a little older, his parents sent him to Jerusalem to be a Pharisee. He studied the Old Testament law with a famous and strict Pharisee teacher, Gamaliel. Sol is a very hard-working student, making rapid progress, and his grades are better than those of other people of the same age in his family. By the time he reached adulthood, he was not only familiar with the Old Testament and strictly abided by the law, but also performed well and served the gods enthusiastically according to the Jewish rules inherited by his ancestors.

But Saul opposed Jesus and persecuted Christians who had just accepted Christianity. Because when Jesus preached the gospel everywhere, he was often opposed by others. It was the Pharisees who opposed him the most at that time. Pharisees always boast about their extraordinary religious life, piety to God and knowledge of the Bible. They have a lot of knowledge, but they don't know how to really use it. Even the last person who consulted with the chief priests to crucify Jesus was a Pharisee. They don't think that Jesus is the person sent by God to save them, nor do they believe that Jesus is the son of God. At the same time, they not only killed Jesus, but also persecuted those who followed him.

Saul was taught by the Pharisees from an early age. When he grew up, he naturally thought that following Jesus was against God. So he tried his best to intimidate and persecute those who believed in Jesus. As long as Saul heard who called Jesus' name, he knew who was following Jesus and immediately put them in prison without hesitation.

One day, Saul went to see the high priest and asked him to write a letter to arrest Jesus, and told him to take it to the synagogues in Damascus, and told the Jews that whoever found Jesus, male or female, could bind them and take them to Jerusalem. Saul tried his best to persecute all those who followed Jesus and refused to let go of one.

When he got the document, he left for Damascus. On the way, Saul was very excited. He has the power to arrest all those who follow Jesus, take them to Jerusalem and put them in prison. Just as he was about to reach his destination, near noon, suddenly a light shone on him from all directions in the sky, and he fell to the ground.

At this moment, Saul heard a voice say to him, "Saul, why are you persecuting me step by step?"

Saul immediately went blind and asked, "Who are you?"

Jesus answered, "I am Jesus whom you persecuted."

Saul always thought that Jesus was dead. He thinks that people who follow Jesus are wrong and violate the tradition of their ancestors, so he persecutes those who follow Jesus. It never occurred to him that the God who appeared to him now was the spiritual guide of the people he persecuted, and even told him that he persecuted not people, but God himself, and his name was Jesus. It turned out that when he persecuted those who followed Jesus, he persecuted Jesus, and this Jesus really rose from the dead, and he lived among those who followed him! Now Saul not only basks in the sun outside, but also feels the light shining in his heart, knowing that he had completely resisted God by persecuting believers like that.

He immediately asked Jesus, "What should I do?"

Jesus said to him, "Get up and go into the city. Someone will tell you what you are doing. "

After entering Damascus, Jesus sent a disciple named Ananias to see him and cured his eyes. So Saul was baptized and became an apostle of Jesus. He later changed his name to Paul and became one of the most important apostles of early Christianity to foreign countries. From Saul to Paul, his belief has undergone a fundamental change, completely changing its course.

It is easy for us to understand from this story that the degree of success depends on the degree of your faith. If you have doubts, you will fail; Believe in victory and you will succeed. People who believe that they can move mountains will achieve their careers; A person who thinks he has accomplished nothing in his life. Similarly, a strange story happened during the American Civil War can also illustrate the magic of faith.

Mary Baker Eddie, the founder of Christian faith therapy, believed that life at that time was only disease, sadness and misfortune. Her first husband died shortly after marriage, and her second husband abandoned her. She only has one son, but because of poverty and illness, she had to send him away when he was 4 years old. She doesn't know the whereabouts of her son, and she hasn't seen her son for 3 1 year.

Because of her poor health, she has always been interested in the so-called "faith therapy". But the dramatic turning point in her life took place in Lian, Massachusetts. On a very cold day, when she was walking in the city, she suddenly fell on the icy road and fainted. Her spine was injured and she kept twitching. The doctor even thinks she won't live long. The doctor also said that even if a miracle saved her life, she would never walk again.

Lying in a bed that looked like death, Mary Baker Eddie opened the Bible. Later, she said that she had read the sentence in Matthew: someone carried a paralytic to Jesus on a stretcher, and Jesus said to the paralytic, Don't worry, your sins are forgiven. Get up and go home with your mattress. The man got up and went home. These words of Jesus gave her a kind of strength, a kind of faith, a kind of strength that could heal her, and made her "get out of bed at once and start walking".

"This experience," said Mrs. Eddie, "is like an apple that inspired Newton. It made me discover how to become better and how to let others do it. I can confidently say that all the reasons are in your mind and all the influences are psychological phenomena. "

This story tells us that as long as we change our beliefs, we can change our lives. Faith will not only affect a person's health, but even affect a person's career. The story of Legson Keira when he was young was very touching, and his story also proved the magical power of faith.

Legson's food is only enough for five days, as well as a Bible and Pilgrim's Progress, a small axe for self-defense and a blanket. With these, he eagerly embarked on a journey of life. He will travel north from his hometown of Nyasalan through the wasteland of East Africa to Cairo, where he can take a boat to the United States to start his university education.

For Legson, his journey originated from a dream, no matter how far away, which made him determined to receive education. He wants to be like his hero abraham lincoln. Although Lincoln was born in poverty, he became a famous American president and made unremitting efforts to liberate slaves. He wants to be like booker T Washington, break the shackles of slavery, become a great reformer and educator, and bring hope and dignity to himself and his race.

Legson hopes to change the world and serve all mankind like those heroes in his mind. However, to achieve his goal, he needs the best education, and he knows that only in America can he get the education he needs.

Don't think that there is no money in Legson's name and there is no way to pay for the plane ticket; Forget it. Legson doesn't know which university he is going to, and he doesn't know whether he will be admitted to it. Don't think that Legson's journey is 3000 miles from Cairo to Washington. There were hundreds of tribes speaking more than 50 languages on the way, and he knew nothing about it. Don't think about it. Legson still set off. He must embark on a journey. He just wants to set foot on the land that can help him control his own destiny, and everything else can be ignored.

He is not always so determined. As a young boy, he sometimes takes his poverty as the reason for not trying his best and not succeeding in school.

For Legson, like many friends in the village, he initially thought that poor children living in Gu Rong, Saranka, Virginia were just wasting their time studying. Later, he found abraham lincoln and booker T Washington from books provided by missionaries. Their stories inspired him to re-examine his life and realize that education is the first step to realize his dream, so he had the idea of walking to Cairo.

After trekking on rugged African land for five whole days, Legson only advanced 25 miles. Food is gone, water is running out, and he is penniless. It seems impossible to finish the next 2,975 miles, but Legson clearly knows that turning back means giving up, or returning to poverty and ignorance.

He swore to himself, "I won't stop until I get to America, unless I die." He moved on.

Sometimes he walks with strangers, but more often he walks alone. When he went to a new village, he was very careful because he didn't know whether the locals were hostile or friendly. Sometimes he finds a job and has a temporary residence, but most nights he sleeps in the wind. He lives on wild fruits and other plants. The hard journey made him thin and weak.

The high fever made him very ill. The kind stranger treated him with herbs and provided him with a place to rest and recuperate. Tired and disheartened, Legson tried to give up several times. He concluded: "It is better to go home than to continue this seemingly stupid journey and adventure."

Instead of going home, he opened his two books and read familiar sentences. He regained his confidence and moved on. It has been 15 months since he started this adventure. He walked nearly 1000 miles and arrived in Kampala, Uganda. At this time, he was strong and had a wiser way of life. He stayed in Kampala for half a year, doing odd jobs, and whenever he had time, he went to the library and greedily read all kinds of books.

In the library, he found an illustrated guide to American universities, and one of the illustrations attracted him deeply. This is a solemn and friendly university. Skagit Canyon College in Mount Vernon, Washington became the first concrete college required by Legson. It seems impossible to succeed, but he decided to write a letter to the dean of the college immediately to tell him about his situation and apply for a scholarship from the college. Fearing that he might not be admitted to Scargit, Legson decided to send out as many applications as his meager savings allowed.

In fact, this is unnecessary. Scargit's director was deeply moved by the young man's determination. He not only accepted his application, but also provided him with a scholarship and a job, and his salary was enough to pay for his room and board during his school days.

Legson took another big step towards his dream, but more difficulties still stood in his way. To go to the United States, Legson must have a passport and visa, but to get a passport, he must provide the exact date of birth certificate to the US government. To make matters worse, in order to get a visa, he also needs to prove that he has paid for the round trip to the United States.

Legson had to pick up a pen and paper again and write a letter of help to the missionaries who taught him since childhood. As a result, the missionary helped him get his passport quickly through government channels. However, Legson still lacks the necessary airfare to get a visa. But he didn't lose heart, but went on to Cairo. He believes that he will get the money he needs in some way. It was he who was so convinced that he spent what little savings he had to buy a new pair of shoes, so that he didn't have to walk into college barefoot. A few months passed, and his brave journey became widely known. When he arrived in Khartoum penniless and exhausted, the legend about him had spread widely in the African continent and Mount Vernon in Washington. With the help of local citizens, students from Skagit Canyon College sent $6,000 to Legson to pay for his coming to the United States. When he learned of the generous help of these people, Legson knelt on the ground tired and full of joy and gratitude.

Finally, after more than two years' journey, Legson finally came to Skagit Canyon College. Holding his precious two books in his hand, he proudly stepped into the towering gate of the college.

After reading this story, we can't help asking: Successful people can persistently implement effective measures to realize their dreams all year round, but what makes them persistently devote themselves to various affairs? The answer is-the power of faith!

Therefore, if you want to succeed, you need a strong belief besides a strong will. Don't let all kinds of fog confuse your eyes, and don't let reality capture you. Faith is the pillar of one's spiritual world. Without it, a person's spiritual building is likely to collapse. Biblical proverb

I only focus on one thing, that is, to forget behind me and pursue the goal ahead with all my strength.