The bible is your life source.
There is an answer in the bible for every single problem or struggle you face; whether you like the answer or not, it's there. Sometimes the solution seems so simple, you'll think, "THAT CAN'T POSSIBLY BE WHAT GOD IS TRYING TO TELL ME!" But it is...
I remember these words flowing out of my mouth so easily while encouraging someone about faith during a hard time and it was this, "God tells us to have faith like a child." After hearing those words, I actually questioned what I said, and felt that response was rather naive than encouraging when I quickly realized, "yes, keep having faith like a child!"
I know some pessimists may think that statement is silly or "the real world hasn't hit her yet," but it's what the bible says so I CAN'T BE WRONG!
I remember these words flowing out of my mouth so easily while encouraging someone about faith during a hard time and it was this, "God tells us to have faith like a child." After hearing those words, I actually questioned what I said, and felt that response was rather naive than encouraging when I quickly realized, "yes, keep having faith like a child!"
I know some pessimists may think that statement is silly or "the real world hasn't hit her yet," but it's what the bible says so I CAN'T BE WRONG!
Jesus said, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 18:3-4
Matthew 18:3-4
God has our best interest in mind. He loves you so much He hung on a cross and endured the worst kind of death there is. Every single trial, hard time, or even moments of joy you encounter should be followed by praise and recognition to God. Although you may not understand why you're going through this trial right now, God does, and this will only strengthen your faith in Him (if you let it). Your unanswered prayers haven't gone unnoticed (this can be a whole other post in itself) but let me remind you that:
He IS with you, He does love you, and something GREAT will come out of this unbearable season; And if not? Well doesn't it make you feel good to have served your God faithfully, gaining a deeper connection with Him, and only growing in your faith even more than before? If it doesn't, it should!
He IS with you, He does love you, and something GREAT will come out of this unbearable season; And if not? Well doesn't it make you feel good to have served your God faithfully, gaining a deeper connection with Him, and only growing in your faith even more than before? If it doesn't, it should!
Here are some more verses instructing us to have faith!
- Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. -Proverbs 3:5
- "Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' it will be done. And whatever things you ask in prayer believing, you will receive." -Matthew 21: 21-22
- Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. -Hebrews 11:1
Side note: This is the 1st verse I ever memorized or read years before I was ever saved or visited a church, crazy right?!
So below I am sharing with you my absolute favorite, #1 SONG and I've been so anxious to share it in a post but it never seemed like a good fit until NOW!! So please, please give yourself some time to listen to it (I'm sure many of you know it already) and enjoy!!