Faith is about being certain of God and His love and faithfulness beyond our visible circumstances and surroundings.
“We live by faith, not by sight.”
2 Corinthians 5:7
(This photo was taken in October of 2018 at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
Believe
Attitudes And Behaviors
Attitude
by Charles Swindoll
“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company…a church…a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past…we cannot change that people will act a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude…I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you…we are in charge of our Attitudes.”
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
Romans 12:2
(This photo was taken in May of 2014 at a lake place in central Minnesota)
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A Foundation Of Faith
Even though the world knocks you down, your faith will see you through.
“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
Psalms 37:3-4
(This photo was taken in June of 2016 in a neighborhood near Plymouth, Minnesota)
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Be Strong
There is nothing greater, nothing stonger, nothing that can separate us from the love of God. You were created by God the Father, you have been saved by Jesus Christ, His Son our Lord and you are guided by the Holy Spirit. No matter what the world throws at you today…stand firm in faith. Amen.
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous, be strong. Do everything in love.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14
(This photo was taken in July of 2016 while traveling on Beartooth Pass in Montana)
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Believe
God loves you…God is with you…Bring all your worries and your fears to the Cross and trust in Him who died to save you. Our faith is free but it is not cheap, when you plant the Word of God in your heart nobody can take that from you. Believe in God the Father…believe in Jesus Christ His Son our Lord and live knowing…God loves you…God is with you. Amen.
“Do not let you hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.”
John 14:1
(This photo was taken in October of 2018 at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
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Do Not Be Afraid
One of the favorite weapons of evil is fear. It can be paralyzing and stop us from doing good things. It takes our focus off of God which is exactly where the prince of darkness wants us to be. Do not listen to fear, listen for God. What are you not doing because of fear? What are you not taking part in or what are you not saying? Take it to God and listen for Him to guide you. Trust in the Lord and let you faith be greater than your fear. Amen.
Here is an amazing and powerful song by Zach Williams regarding Fear…
“Fear Is A Liar” by Zach Williams
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 in Badlands National Park in South Dakota)
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Facing Trials
We are not made to do this on our own…so many people try to go it alone. We need faith and a belief in Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord. We need a community of believers to pray with us and for us. Every trial can provide growth in our relationship with Jesus. The trials will keep coming, that is just part of what we are facing in this fallen world. There is hope, there is joy and there can be peace if you believe in God and trust Him with your life. He has shown His love for us through the sacrifice of His One and Only Son. Whatever are you are facing today…take it to the Lord in prayer. Amen.
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, becasue you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.”
James 1:2-3
(This photo was taken in July of 2018 while on a hike near Bayfield, Wisconsin)
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Endurance
Keep going…keep believing…keep praying…listen…observe…endure. God’s Word tells us we will have trouble in this world. Be persistent, seek to do good things, learn from what you have experienced. The next attempt might be the one that breaks through to something greater than you can imagine. There is a new song by an artist named Danny Gokey entitled “Haven’t Seen It Yet” and it provides a perspective about God’s will that many of us need to be reminded of. Don’t give up…God is with you. Amen.
“Haven’t Seen It Yet” by Danny Gokey
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Romans 12:12
(This photo was taken in March of 2018 in White Sands National Monument in New Mexico)
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Trust
Why is it so hard? What are we trusting? If my foundation of trust is related to how everything affects me…I will have very little trust of others…and they with the same perspective will have very little trust in me. If everyone has a center of self, then we all will be disappointed, frustrated and unable to trust. Stephen Covey talks about trust in relationships as an emotional bank account…with deposits and withdrawals. These are the behaviors we exhibit in our relationships. The faith perspective is what relationship is at the center of your life, your heart and your mind? Is it you with everyone else…or is it Christ and your relationship with Him? The world tells you that you are at the center of everything…the Scriptures tells us that Christ should be. This is a change in values, a change in perspective, a change in attitude…it takes time and Jesus Christ will be there with you every single step of the way. Amen.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
(This photo was taken in July of 2012 while on a walk in northwestern Wisconsin)
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Faith
Commitment…belief…trust…relationship…communication…courage…strength…mercy…grace…worship…praise…thankfulness…love. It is a powerful thing. Give thanks to God for all He has done for you and trust in Him to carry you through, wherever you are, no matter what struggle you are facing. Believe in Jesus Christ and the power of Faith. Amen.
Here is some music about Faith…
What Faith Can Do – by Kutless
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
Hebrews 11:1
(This photo was taken in June of 2013 near Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado)
