Having Faith from "His Kindness Year Round"

No matter how the circumstances in life may appear or feel, have faith in the supernatural miracles our God continues to perform every day. 

1 Corinthians 2:5 “You do not have faith in Christ because of the wisdom in men.  You have faith in Christ because of the power of God.”

We may go through days or periods of time in which life seems bleak.  We may not “feel” God’s presence or see His mighty work in action.  But life on earth isn’t always as it seems.  We may not feel or think God is working His plan for us, but that is our human souls (thoughts, feelings, emotions) at work.  And while our souls may be working overtime in the dismal swamp, God is working also in His splendid manner.  His work is supernatural – far, far above anything we, in the natural, can accomplish. 

2 Corinthians 5:7 “Our life is lived by faith.  We do not live by what we see in front of us.”

Am I belittling the trials we go through?  Absolutely not.  Recognize God can change your life, your circumstances, your world, in a twinkling of an eye.  Sometimes when God moves, He moves SWIFT.  He doesn’t only turn circumstances around for others.  He does it for you.  He does it for me.  Whatever we see going on in our lives and around us, as a sister reminds me, we shall prevail!

James 1:6 “You must have faith as you ask Him.  You must not doubt. Anyone who doubts is like a wave which is pushed around by the sea.”

Prayerfully, your sister in Him,

Robin

(As I’ve shared with some, this morning as I was heating my tea, I thought of a song I haven’t heard in years and years.  I continue to sing it over and over to myself.) 

The opening of the lyrics to “Heaven Came Down”:

“Heaven came down and glory filled my soul. 

When at the cross, my Savior made me whole.

My sins were washed away,

And my night turned to day

When Heaven came down and glory filled my soul.”

How great is our God . . . . from "His Kindness Year Round"

September is here (!) and I want to share a bit of the wondrous ways of our Lord from the past couple of months.

Almost two years ago, God clearly made it known to me that I wasn’t placed on His earth to please anyone except Him.  After spending most of my life practicing the role of “people pleaser”, I found this rewarding revelation quite a change.  You may not think this would have been a challenge, but trading a life time of unhealthy habits for His freedom is a daily, and sometimes hourly, accomplishment.

It was simple to follow God’s direction with certain people and particular situations.  Yet with others, stepping across that comfort zone wasn’t easy. 

Within this two year time frame, God continues to repeat His original will.  I took His voice as reminders and nothing further. However, I realized I had not surrendered completely.  With a few people or situations, I was continuing to try to please, seek approval and meet expectations.  I had not followed His command to its fullest; to its completion.  It’s OK if I disappoint man on earth while pursuing the will of God, as long as I’m not disappointing the only One Who matters. 

I am diligently pressing on, living God’s will.  I am understanding what it means to seek the Lord every day for His direction for that day.  I am a work in progress.  It’s been a strong component in drawing me closer to Him.

Whenever you’re seeking the wisdom of a family member or friend or co-worker, it’s much easier to discern the answer if you speak the same language, hear and understand what the person is saying, and really listen.  With the Lord, it’s required my commitment to talk with Him more, listen to Him more, and read His written Word.  I am a work in progress.  Sometimes following His will has required doing what I need to do rather than what I want to do.

Ephesians 6:18 “You must pray at all times as the Holy Spirit leads you to pray.  Pray for the things that are needed.  You must watch and keep on praying. Remember to pray for all Christians.” 

God is always true.  His direction is always the only direction.  Everything he asks you to do, He will give you the ability to get His will completed.  Always.  He never fails. 

1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm.  Let nothing move you.  Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

Stay open to God’s direction.  Listen and fulfill entirely.  His will is not multiple choice, but absolute submission.  I surrender all.  And I am a work in progress.

“1 John 2:17 “The world and all its desires will pass away.  But the man who obeys God and does what He wants done will live forever.” 

Prayerfully, your sister in Him,

Robin