The Story That Changed How I Look At Success!

Dear WA Family,

Happy Day!

Long ago, I read this story, and I love it. Yesterday, while preaching in my Church I shared this story, and I thought this would be helpful, so I'm sharing it here.

There is a reason why I'm sharing this here, and please don't come to any conclusion. And I'M NOT PREACHING (LOL)!

The Story Of Henry Clay Morrison:

Henry Morrison spent 40 years in Africa. We're talking four decades of literal blood, sweat, and tears. He’s old, his health is shot, and he’s heading back to the States with basically nothing to his name—no house, no savings, just a tired body and a heavy heart.

Now, get this: he’s on the same ship as Teddy Roosevelt.

The President had been over there on a hunting trip, and as the ship pulls into New York, Henry looks over the railing and sees this absolute madhouse. There’s a brass band, thousands of people screaming and waving flags, and reporters everywhere. It’s a literal hero’s welcome.

Then Henry and his wife walk down the gangplank, carrying their old suitcases, and... nothing. Not a single person was there to meet them. They just slipped through the crowd, totally invisible, and ended up in some cheap, quiet hotel room.

The Struggle Within - It's Not Right:

Henry was just crushed. He looked at his wife and said, "It’s not right. This guy goes to Africa to hunt animals for sport, and the whole world throws him a party. I gave my entire life to God for forty years, and I can't even get one person to say 'Welcome back.'"

His wife, who clearly knew him well, just said, "Henry, you’re hurting. Go in the other room and just be honest with the Lord. Tell Him exactly how you feel."

The Eye-Opener:

So, Henry goes in, drops to his knees, and just pours it all out. He’s venting, he’s complaining, he’s asking why it had to be like this.

A few minutes later, he walks back out, and his whole face is different. The bitterness is just... gone. He looks completely at peace.

His wife asks, "What happened?"

And Henry says, "I told Him everything. I told Him how much it hurt that the President got a homecoming and I got nothing. And you know what? It was like I felt a hand on my shoulder, and He just whispered...

But Henry... you aren't home yet!

Why Am I Sharing This Here?

Often in our online business, in the PROCESS (while building our online business), we are expecting the event (Success) to happen. We’re still in the mid-journey, but we are expecting the final results. And venting out, worried and complaining like Henry Morrison.

If you are tired of thinking that you are not getting the expected result... Please say to yourself, You Aren't Home Yet! Please continue your work...

"All your hard work is going to make for one amazing homecoming someday."

"Don't worry—your true homecoming is still waiting for you."

NOTE - I hesitated to share this because it has a religious theme, but the lesson on perspective is something we can all relate to. Please share your thoughts.

Much Success!

GOD bless!

Your Friend,

Paul