It Takes Courage to Believe (poem) by John Herlihy on AuthorsDen

It Takes Courage to Believe
by John Herlihy → (All Poetry by John Herlihy)
Monday, August 17, 2026 Rated "G" by the Author.

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It Takes Courage to Believe by John Herlihy Sometimes – unexpected, It seems hopeless to believe. To no longer feel protected, As if belief there to deceive. It takes courage to believe, Courage will never deceive. What is courage but power, To meet the moment’s hour. All the love that I ever had Contained within the belief. By courage and power see The abiding truth of reality. The coward who disbelieves, Who believes nothing at all. Such nothingness deceives, A coward drinks bitter gall. In the heart of belief lies love, As in the flower’s heart nectar. Love soars on wings of the dove, In heaven’s dome our protector. The simple soul appreciates faith, Their act of will flows forth pure. What else cling to but abiding faith, Thru all life’s vicissitudes to endure. The one Lord my only true guide. Wherever else can I possibly turn? From Him I can nothing at all hide, My heart weeps, my desires burn. May my poems testify to my belief, Proof that the Creator does exist. The sole presence who offers relief, Courageous faith to lovingly persist. - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Wednesday 14 January 2026

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on September 14, 2026

ISN'T IT WONDERFUL AND SO ASSURING TO KNOW; WHATEVER COURAGE IS NEEDED OUR FAITHFUL GOD WILL SUPPLY. JUST SAY, YES...AND 'HE' WILL DO THE REST. MARVELOUS ! LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Andy Turner

Reviewed on August 17, 2026

I agree, John. For me, Christ is the way. And even those who believe in nothing are believing in something, because nothing itself becomes something in the mind. Faith takes courage, especially when life gives us every reason to doubt living in a secular era.

Don't doubt faith wins out.
Brill� poem.

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

As your poem profers, faith comes in many sizes and shapes. I couldn't help but think about how little society seems to believe and exercise faith in the treating of other humans. The goodness in all as well as the weaknesses are part of our satient gift. No one is requeire d to have faith in any particular entity, but to not have a streak of faith running through out systems, there is something gravely missing. Namaste, dear poet. Send out your thoughts and good feelings as faith in anyone or anything that can pull not just one into the fold, but be a means of influence in finding that special focus of faith.