From an Oyster to a Pearl

By Landon Sessions

Is it possible to develop a faith that will bring happiness and fulfillment if you are not religious? From an Oyster to a Pearl will answer this question for anyone seeking a deeper level of fulfillment and personal happiness. It is a simple book with a dramatically important message that can radically alter your life, providing you with the keys in living happy, peacefully, and free.
From an Oyster to a Pearl is a 21st look at spirituality from the perspective of the younger generation. Today’s generation is cynical and materialistic, but despite the lack of faith today there is a longing by people for connection and spirituality.
From an Oyster to a Pearl provides the new approaches that are needed to reach people. I look at the nature of faith—what it is and isn’t—why some people have it and some don’t. Most importantly I detail how faith can be sought and found.
From an Oyster to a Pearl will help you discover the joy in life we all seek through the use of analogies. One analogy is with electricity. Everyday people rely on electricity to work in their life, and as a result their life is easier. However, most people don’t know how electricity works¬¬¬¬¬, they just know it works.
People have faith that when they flip the switch in a room that electricity will work to meet their wants, and needs, even though they don’t understand how it works. I state that faith works the same way. People don’t have to know how God works in their life for God to work in their life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Landon Sessions
• Release date: Jan 28, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301044955

Landon Sessions

Landon Sessions is a freelance author from Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated with a master’s degree in sociology from Florida Atlantic University. From an Oyster to a Pearl is the first book in a series, and Landon is currently working on the second book. Questions or Comments? Email me at: [e-mail]

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From an Oyster to a Pearl

By Landon Sessions

Smashwords edition, copyright 2012

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Dedicated to Rich Crane

Thank you for being my friend. You entered my life when I needed someone to teach me about life, and you helped me more than you will ever know. You taught me how to walk through difficulties, and how to handle situations with dignity and grace.

about the author

Landon Sessions is a freelance author from Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated with a master’s degree in sociology from Florida Atlantic University. From an Oyster to a Pearl is the first book in a series, and Landon is currently working on the second book.

Questions or Comments?

Email me at:

[e-mail]

Acknowledgements

I have been blessed to have incredible people put in my life who have helped me get to where I’m at.

Melissa thank you for the hard work you put into helping this book get published.

Wayne thank you for your patience and everything you have taught me.

Dr. Mavica and Carol I would not be where I’m at without you.

Frank whenever I’ve needed help you have been there.

Sean you have been a huge support and great friend.

Baker I can’t imagine my life without you in it.

Jason thank you for praying with me.

Cathy thank you for helping me work through difficult times.

Karen thank you for opening my eyes to the truth.

Rachel thank you for being a part of my life.

Diana thank you for loving me.

Ben thank you for dropping everything to help me.

Bobbi and Pam thank you for keeping me in the solution.

Del thank you for loving me like your son.

Thank you to my family.

And Mom, you have always told me to share my faith. So I’m sharing my faith.

From an Oyster to a Pearl

By Landon Sessions

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 The Oyster

Chapter 3 There ain’t no Future in the Past

Chapter 4 A Flower cannot Bloom without the Rain

Chapter 5 Down is the only Way Up

Chapter 6 Electricity

Chapter 7 Flip the Switch

Chapter 8 Cats

Chapter 9 The Thermostat

Chapter 10 The Invention of the Light Bulb

Chapter 11 Dolphins

Chapter 12 Fly like an Eagle

Chapter 13 The One-day Fly

Chapter 14 The Hour Glass

Chapter 15 A New Diet

Chapter 16 The Mona Lisa

Chapter 17 Baking a Cake

Chapter 18 Worry in Reverse

Chapter 19 Growing Vegetables

Chapter 20 Bathing

Chapter 21 The Butterfly

Chapter 22 The child and the puzzle

Chapter 23 The Wizard of Oz

Chapter 24 Fleas

Chapter 25 The Grass is Always Greener

Chapter 26 The Karate Kid

Chapter 27 From an Oyster to a Pearl

From an Oyster to a Pearl

Preface

Quality of life brings us joy, peace, wisdom, courage, belief, strength, hope, selflessness, the right attitude, healthy relationships, and allows you to live a full and meaningful life.

In order to have the best quality of life possible, faith is the key. That’s what faith brings us—the best quality of life, regardless of how much money we have, social standing, disabilities, and any limiting beliefs or thoughts we maintain.

Faith does not mean we are not going to have problems in our lives. Faith does not mean difficulties and struggles will not come to pass. Faith does not mean we are going to be rich or famous.

I have found that with faith all of my needs are met, and miracles can happen at any moment. With faith I have found a power inside of me to be the person I desire, and to have the life I desire.

I have discovered that by having faith anything is possible.

I have found that with enough faith all of my problems are solved.

Faith means our past has no power over us, and faith means the ultimate victory is a foregone conclusion.

Chapter 1

Introduction

I’ve always heard that God does not give people more than they can handle. My experience when I was 32 was different than this age old comforting statement.

I remember the day I was at my doctor’s office when I became aware to the severity of how bad things had become in my life. At the time I had been dealing with a medical condition for 7 months and my health was not improving.

My doctor had tried several different treatments to restore my health, but my body and mind were not responding. I explained to him I had been let go from my job the month before, and I was struggling to look for a new job as a result of my poor health.