To Have Faith or Not To Have Faith….That Is The Question?

To Have Faith or Not To Have Faith….That Is The Question?

Recently I began to realize how much I was fretting over things almost entirely beyond my control. Through the course of some good Christian fellowship, bible study, Chapel Night at the mission, Sunday Service and more these last two weeks I have heard loud and clear that I should not only strive to live a sin free life but that I should have more faith in God. More faith that He already knows my needs and knew them before they were needed. More faith that He will provide for myself and my children because He is faithful to His word. More faith that I have nothing to worry about with such an awesome God going before me.

So, I have made the conscious choice to have more faith. Problems have arisen in the last two weeks but now I stop and think. Then I say to myself “I have faith in God.” and I believe the Lord will provide. You know what? He hasn’t let me down yet. Not once. Not for a second. He is truly a loving and merciful God. I know this because I know myself and all my shortcomings. I don’t deserve any of the blessings He has given me recently or any ever. Why does He love me so? The only answer I can give is found in the Bible… “God is love.” Amen!

So to answer the original question… I will have faith! Faith that God’s word is the complete truth. Faith that His Son Jesus Christ died for the sins of all mankind.  Faith that He rose again! Faith that He is seated at the right hand of the Father. Faith that He has a plan, a perfect plan for each of us, a plan for our lives that far exceeds anything our imaginations can dream up. How far could the Lord take me if I really let go and had complete faith in Him? What height would be unatainable with God leading the way? What happiness could be found else where that could compare to the joy unspeakable that the God of the heavens can put in our hearts?

I choose FAITH! Life is hard but I have faith that God can get me through it. Pain and suffering, hardships and catastrophies, sacrifice and expense seem to be the normal lifestyle these days. Many people live that life. How many, I wonder, have joy in their hearts during those bad times that seem to never end? How many, do you suppose, praise God for the blessings that come in the middle of the storms? How many lose their faith completely? I pray very few but suspect that I am wrong.

Father God help us all to have more faith in you! Help us to live sin free lives. Gives us that joy unspeakable that only you can provide! Thank you for all your blessings past, present and future! Thank you for your Son! Thank you for the Holy Spirit! We love you because You first loved us!! In Jesus’ name Amen!