Journey of Faith

Hope

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Sometimes it is all we have…often times we have a hard time seeing it.  We get consumed by our circumstances and our emotions.  Our hope is because of Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord.  All that is good is from God and all that is darkness and evil is from sin and the sinful nature.  We can trust in God to lift us up, to give us strength and to guide us to peace and joy.  It is up to us to seek Him and His will for us.  May the grace and mercy of God’s love be with us all.  Amen.

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“Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave your nor forsake you.”

Deuteronomy 31:6

(This photo was taken in July of 2016 while traveling through North Dakota)

The Journey Of Faith Takes Perseverance

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“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”

Hebrews 12:1-3

(This photo was taken in July of 2016 in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota)

Faith is a Journey

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Faith is an endless journey not a destination.  There are times of pain and sorrow and struggle…there are also times of joy and peace and comfort in ways you could have never imagined.  There are many who will assist as guides on this journey and be thankful for them while always remembering that there is only one leader to follow on this journey…Jesus.

When times are tough and it feels like God is so far away don’t quit seeking, don’t quit asking questions…pick up a bible…listen to some music…do whatever you do to meet with God.  Even when things are good and you feel blessed, go to that place or do the things you do to meet with our Lord and Savior to give him praise and thanksgiving.  The journey of faith and the journey of life do not have to be separate pursuits…life is temporary…but faith is eternal.  Put your faith first.  The world you tell you different things…the prince of this world wants you to only believe what you see and hear while you are here.  When things become overwhelming remember the words of Jesus…

“Enter through the narrow gate.  For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.  But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and only a few find it.”

                                                                                                Matthew 7:13-14

Peace be with you on the journey.