By Faith . . .

Faith . . . most of us have read "it is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see". Most of the time it's not the being sure of what we hope for that we have as much of an issue with. We tend to know what it is we desire, and most of us have our hopes and dreams. Problems arise when we can't see those hopes and dreams ever coming true. So how does one have certainty about the things they can't see? I looked up faith in Webster's and the definition that stood out the most to me was complete trust. I believe that it is complete trust in our completely faithful God that leads to faith.

Of course complete trust is much easier said than done. In order to fully show our trust in Him we must be willing daily to surrender to Him. By surrender I mean give Him every aspect of our lives. It's so easy to want to hold on to things such as fear, past hurt, bad habits, and the illusion of control. Many times we make decisions and just hope God will bless it later instead of allowing Him to show us where to step. Other times we fail to see that God is working in the moment we are in and instead we run the other way in fear. God doesn't want us to run ahead, and he doesn't want us to run away. He wants us to run with our eyes on the prize, and here I don't mean the one at the end of our life, I mean the prize of a life lived in step with our wonderful creator!! That is the abundant life He longs for His children to have.

Jeremy Camp- Walk By Faith

Will I believe you when you say
Your hand will guide my every way
Will I receive the words You say
Every moment of every day

Well I will walk by faith
Even when I cannot see
because this broken road
Prepares Your will for me

Help me to RID my endless fears
You've been so faithful for all my years
With the one breath You make me new
Your grace covers all I do

Lord, please forgive me for the times I've run ahead of your plan. Also, please forgive me for when I've failed to see your blessings right in front of me. Lord, help me to daily surrender all of me to you, all my heart, soul, and mind. I know you are preparing a great plan for me one to prosper me, not harm me, and one to give me hope and a future! I pray that I can learn to walk in step with you, and to place my complete trust in you, for I know that you are so faithful. Amen.