I thought I
should do an update on my “Faith Building” blog. God has been doing some
amazing things. Thank you for praying for Mary’s father Keith. Keith is home and he is doing GREAT!!! I am
still amazed by what the Lord has done. Now, I am believing God to finish the
work He has started in Keith’s heart.
My Journey over the past month........
Many times
we say we trust God. I have learned we do not know if we REALLY trust God until
we walk through a valley place. About four
years ago I did this purity challenge weekend. During the weekend we did a
ropes course. The last event in the ropes course was climbing a tree that was
40 feet in the air. Once you got to the top, you had to jump off and trust the
team under you to safely direct you to the ground. We had on safety gear of course:) Some did not do the challenge at all because of fear. Some made it to the top but took 30 mins to jump off. Others
jumped after 15 mins or less of coaching and encouragement. But a small group climbed the tree and just went for it.
It was a measure of trust and faith.
All day we
had been through small obstacle courses and team challenges. The small
courses were to build up teamwork and trust. The real challenge came 40 feet in
the air on a little cliff. There was only one option once you where up on the cliff. That option was DOWN! You either
trusted the team or not.
I have been
feeling like I am on that cliff again. The weekend of April 23rd will forever be in mind. That day I received two calls. One was about ministry and the other about Keith's accident. Since then EVERYTHING in the
natural I could depend on has been tested. I am still in a place where I can
only depend on God. Ministry, Keith's accident, interviewing for the next school year, my oldest sister's name on a kidney transplant list, and Mary’s going to high school where?????? I feel like
I need a breakthrough but the reality is I just need to KEEP TRUSTING GOD!!!
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Corinthians 4: 16-18 “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the
inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction,
which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while
we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not
seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things
which are not seen are eternal.”
I have a
greater understanding of the scripture when it says “Without faith it is
impossible to please God.” (Hebrews 11:6) When we do not walk by faith, we walk in our own
understanding. We try to control situations, people, and outcomes. The moment we try to be in control we are no longer walking by faith. When you stop walking by faith, you stop seeking the
Father for direction. Without directions from God you will make decisions without
the Father’s approval. In the end the result is displeasing God.
We must
rely on God to do what He does best. I simply believe. NO I DO NOT UNDERSTAND and yes it gets lonely but I serve a God who is MORE THAN ABLE!!!
Pray with me: “Lord I
will wait on you! Lord I will trust you even when I cannot see my way out. Lord
I will not compare my life to others. Lord help my unbelief! I will not walk in
fear. I will allow your love to cast out all of my fears. Lord give me a sound
mind and a pure heart so I will pass every test and trial I may face. I choose to
believe your word. You will complete the work you started in my life! Jesus you are the author and the finisher of my faith! I will not give into my flesh! I will trust you with all my heart, mind, and soul."
Keep believing!! It's not about what we see. It is about what you know! Hold fast to what the Lord has done because He is the same yesterday, today and forever more!!!!!!! Thank you JESUS!!!!
