A People Of Faith

Do you want to please the Lord? Do you want a life that honors Jesus? One of the greatest ways you can do that is to live a life of faith.

Hebrews 11:6  But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

That’s kind of tough isn’t it? We can’t please the Lord without faith, but we are promised that He will reward us if we come to Him in faith.

Sometimes our faith is weak and other times it’s strong. Whatever the case, Jesus is the same. His power is not diminished due to a lack of faith, but it may well be hindered. We likely miss many blessings due to a lack of genuine faith.

Believers need to become a people of faith as we pray, believing that God will hear and answer our prayers as He promised.

But God

Ephesians 2:4-5 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

But God!” I was lost in sin, “But God!” I was trapped in darkness, “But God!” I was separated from God and headed to Hell, “But God!” I was under the control of Satan, a prisoner to my passions and lusts, “But God”.

The moment I believed on the Lord Jesus Christ He hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

Jesus gave His life for us, paying the sin debt we owed to God. By His precious blood He forgave all our sins.

He knew we didn’t deserve it, that we would fail Him continually, and could never repay Him. Why did He suffer on the cross for my sins? He did it because He loves me. He did it for sinners who believe on Him.

Maybe you have never believed on Jesus. You can know Him. Confess your sins. Ask Him to come into your heart and save you. Believe with all your heart.

Pray Without Ceasing

1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.

Believers ought to always be in an attitude of prayer and communion with the Lord. Praying without ceasing enriched my prayer life the past couple months as my husband’s health became an issue.

“Lord, give him strength for the day. Lord, give me strength to do what I have to do and wisdom to cook the right foods. Lord, don’t let any cars be at the barber shop, because he can’t wait very long. Lord, keep us safe on the road. Lord, thank you for taking good care of us and for giving us loving and generous children and  church folks who care.” Prayers like this go on and on.

I praise God for  quickly answered prayers, and I’m always amazed. Good days or bad days, I feel the presence of Almighty God. When Jesus said, I’ll never leave you or forsake you, He meant it. It’s as if He’s anxiously waiting for the next prayer so He can answer it.

God is good.

God Is Thinking About You

Jeremiah 29:11,13 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. .  .  .  .   And ye shall seek me, and find me , when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

I’m glad God thinks about me and that He knows what’s in store. We aren’t here by mere chance but by His providential hand.

Though The Lord allows unexpected storms to come the way of  believers, I can assure you that the end will be better than we can imagine --- one with peace.

Are there circumstances in your life that you can’t handle? Remember, life doesn’t just happen. God is in control. He wants you to  seek Him. He wants you to serve him. He’s thinking about you.