Spend some time working through the below links as we follow-up on our week about faith.
Life Beautiful Magazine article
Letting His Light Shine blog post
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Ephesians 2:1-10 NIV — As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Today’s featured scripture assures us of such a beautiful promise. We have been saved, not by our own works, but by grace and through faith. What a beautiful gift and as a result we should be so thankful. Out of our thankfulness, let’s respond by doing the good works God has prepared for each of us. Let’s spend time asking Him for guidance and direction about areas He can use us to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. May we each respond to the gift of grace by showing grace to others and sharing our faith without waver.
Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for Your grace. Show me ways I can serve You, show grace, and share my faith with others. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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Hebrews 11:1-2 MSG — The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see. The act of faith is what distinguished our ancestors, set them above the crowd.
What a powerful scripture! “Faith is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living.” Is faith your foundation? Is your foundation firm? Are there places where your foundation of faith has cracks in it? For example, are there areas where you are doubting God? Are there circumstances in which you are not following God’s lead? Are you fully obeying God?
Spend some time examining your faith by answering the above questions. Allow God to guide your thoughts and convict your heart of areas your faith can be improved. Let go and let God lead you out of your boat and onto the water to walk by faith.
Let’s pray. Dear God, forgive me for not completely trusting You and for being disobedient. Give me strength and courage to let go, trust, and obey. Help me to walk on water. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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Hebrews 11:1-2 NIV — Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.
What is the definition of faith to you? Below are some of Merriam-Webster’s definitions.
Faith: a (1) : belief and trust in and loyalty to God
(2) : belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion
b (1) : firm belief in something for which there is no proof
(2) : complete trust
Which of the above definitions do you most relate to? If I am being honest, I am not always able to let go and completely trust. My humanness gets in the way. Sometimes I try to do things my way or I spend time worrying about possible future scenarios and outcomes instead of trusting God in the details. Spend some time reading the full chapter of Hebrews 11 and ask God to reveal to you any areas of your life that your faith is wavering.
Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for the great lineage of faith that is explained in Hebrews 11. Reveal to me any areas of my life that I am not completely trusting You. Give me strength and courage to let go and walk by faith. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Please take a moment to watch our Testify Tuesday YouTube video below.
Hebrews 11:1-2 NIV — Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.
Hebrews 11:1-2 MSG — The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see. The act of faith is what distinguished our ancestors, set them above the crowd.
Ephesians 2:1-10 NIV — As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Watch our Meditate Monday YouTube video below.
This Song Sunday let’s start by honoring all of our mothers.
A Mother’s Love by Jim Brickman
As you are able, spend some time listening to the following songs about faith.
Stand In Faith by Danny Gokey
Walk By Faith by Jeremy Camp
Firm Foundation by Cody Carnes
Proverbs 17:22 NIV — A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
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