How many times in our lives do we say that? How many times in our days? I find myself turning these words over and over within me, at any given moment, buecause like many I'm sure, I struggle with the aspirations of having faith and the actual practice, itself.
Faith is what we hope for, yet cannot see. Faith is having a dream or a goal, yet no thinkable means as to how to create it into a reality. Tell me this: why is it that some people can create conglomerates out of absolutely nothing, while others struggle to launch? The ingredient is Faith.
Scripture tells us that without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6), so then what are we left yo do? How do we navigate through waters of doubt, unscathed by fear of the unknown or worries about tomorrow? How are we suppose to handle dreams that seem too big or plans that fall apart at the very intent?
Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.~1 Peter 1:21
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. ~1 John 5:4
So that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God's power. ~1 Corinthians 2:5
It strikes me profoundly that each of these scriptures, and others throughout the Bible, tell us that the source of our faith is not in faith alone. It's not our dreams that we need to build our beliefs in. It's not our determination and perseverance that we need to hold tightly to or increase in order for our aspirations to survive. No. If we want to grow our faith to the magnitude in which our hopes are seen and our dreams are realized, we have to rely on God, who gives faith and allows the outcome for dreams, for hopes and for goals. It is in Him, and only Him, where the mustard seeds of our faith can grow. God is our source, not the seed.
As of late, I've been very overwhelmed with the unrealistic expectations of my own dreams. If I were to tell you what's been in my heart, you might think, "well how do you think that can happen?". Even as I bring my dreams to Jesus, I tell him, "Lord, I know this seems impossible, but it can happen if you open the doors for me". See, I realize that I have nothing to offer to ensure my dreams come true. I don't have the resources, the required degrees, the experience or the connections to do what I feel God has placed in my heart. Yet I know it's there for a reason and the vision sparks a light in me! I am excited about this dream- I am hopeful in what may one day come, but I must remind myself, even as I am doing now, that if not placed properly in God's will or in Him as my source, my dreams will be misplaced and my faith will never grow.
D.L. Moody, a 19th century evangelist, wrote, “A little faith will bring your soul to heaven, but a lot of faith will bring heaven to your soul.” Isn't time we experienced Heaven in a personal way? Don't you want to partake in active faith, not just wish about it, but live it out? I know I do! I want my own story to tell about the acts of God and His response to my faith in His promises! I want to use my lack as fuel for my faith in The Lord, who never lacks. He never needs to ask or borrow from anyone, so why do we hesitate to start with Him?
Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father. ~John 14:12
When we put our faith in The Lord, there is no limit to what He can do, through us! We don't need to be afraid or embarrassed about our hopes and dreams with our Heavenly Father. He loves us and He wants us to come to Him in all that we do. I'm Let's do great works, through our faith in God! You
and I can impact the nation...we can impact the world, but it takes faith in a God who is always faithful! He will never disappoint us. He will never give to us less than who He is!
It strikes me profoundly that each of these scriptures, and others throughout the Bible, tell us that the source of our faith is not in faith alone. It's not our dreams that we need to build our beliefs in. It's not our determination and perseverance that we need to hold tightly to or increase in order for our aspirations to survive. No. If we want to grow our faith to the magnitude in which our hopes are seen and our dreams are realized, we have to rely on God, who gives faith and allows the outcome for dreams, for hopes and for goals. It is in Him, and only Him, where the mustard seeds of our faith can grow. God is our source, not the seed.
As of late, I've been very overwhelmed with the unrealistic expectations of my own dreams. If I were to tell you what's been in my heart, you might think, "well how do you think that can happen?". Even as I bring my dreams to Jesus, I tell him, "Lord, I know this seems impossible, but it can happen if you open the doors for me". See, I realize that I have nothing to offer to ensure my dreams come true. I don't have the resources, the required degrees, the experience or the connections to do what I feel God has placed in my heart. Yet I know it's there for a reason and the vision sparks a light in me! I am excited about this dream- I am hopeful in what may one day come, but I must remind myself, even as I am doing now, that if not placed properly in God's will or in Him as my source, my dreams will be misplaced and my faith will never grow.
D.L. Moody, a 19th century evangelist, wrote, “A little faith will bring your soul to heaven, but a lot of faith will bring heaven to your soul.” Isn't time we experienced Heaven in a personal way? Don't you want to partake in active faith, not just wish about it, but live it out? I know I do! I want my own story to tell about the acts of God and His response to my faith in His promises! I want to use my lack as fuel for my faith in The Lord, who never lacks. He never needs to ask or borrow from anyone, so why do we hesitate to start with Him?
Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father. ~John 14:12
When we put our faith in The Lord, there is no limit to what He can do, through us! We don't need to be afraid or embarrassed about our hopes and dreams with our Heavenly Father. He loves us and He wants us to come to Him in all that we do. I'm Let's do great works, through our faith in God! You
and I can impact the nation...we can impact the world, but it takes faith in a God who is always faithful! He will never disappoint us. He will never give to us less than who He is!
Keep the Faith!
~Pearls
