(Hebrews 11:1 VOICE- Faith is the assurance of things you have hoped for, the absolute conviction that there are realities you’ve never seen.)
I think all of us can appreciate the beauty of this verse and the truth that it holds for our lives because so often we get cemented in the here and now unable to envision the promises that God has predestined for our future. Whenever we feel defeated we have the tendency to only focus on what we have the power to see in that moment, but faith is knowing that we serve a God Who’s conquered everything that has the power to harm or defeat us and believing that He has incredible, unbelievable, unseen blessings awaiting the arrival of our believing hearts to give them life.
It’s so much easier for us to focus on the negatives of life than it is for us to believe for the positives because the negatives surround us and to see the positives we have to be able to conceptualize a view or a path above and beyond where our earthly circumstances or situations say we should be. Our lives are not defined by what we can see, but determined by what we believe. (1 Corinthians 2:5 NLV- In this way, you do not have faith in Christ because of the wisdom of men. You have faith in Christ because of the power of God.) God’s wisdom and power will always surpass our ability and understanding, but the benefit and beauty of that for us is He always welcomes us into His Presence with open arms and through that intimacy with Him we have infinite access to that extraordinary wisdom which allows His exceptional power to come to fruition within our lives.
Don’t allow trials, tribulations, or a moment of weakness to define or determine what God has the power and ability to do in your life. (Mark 9:23 NLT- “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”) Live expecting God to do exactly what He’s promised in His Word that He would accomplish in your life. Fear puts limitations on God’s power and says focus on defeat, but faith says failure is not an option because my God can do all things.
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As usual Tai, this is so good. I love the way you allow God to inspire and use you. Continue making yourself available to Him to move in your life inspiring others..May God always, always bless your life…
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Thank you so much, Ms Cheryl! I’m incredibly grateful for you, your friendship, and your support! 🙂
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Once again you have written a wonderful message! I love your intimacy and the love of God that you encourage others with.
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Thank you so much, Sis! That really means a lot to me! Can’t wait to see you Sunday! Love you! 🙂
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Hi Tai.
Firstly I would like to thank you for liking my post. I am glad you enjoyed it. Your like also brought me to your blog and I enjoyed what you wrote here.
Fear puts limitations on GOD’S power and says focus on defeat, but faith says failure is not an option because my GOD can do all things.
I love this statement so much. Fear does us such a disservice because it distorts what God can really do and how much He cares for us. Faith is the only way we can walk with God so I will keep pushing on in faith. Thanks…..
Rolain
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You are very welcome, Rolain! And thank you so much! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it! Infinite blessings to you! 🙂
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You’re A Blessing To Me
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Ms. Debra, I love you! I been praying for you every morning since the beginning of last month when we were on 21 Days of Prayer! 🙂
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Love this “Our lives are not defined by what we can see, but determined by what we believe.” Very good point. Thanks so much for the follow at faithsighanddiy. God bless
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You’re very welcome! GOD bless your heart! 🙂
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So profound…and so encouraging to me! 🙂 #WritersLove
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You are truly the best! I’m so thankful for you! #WritersLove, ALWAYS! 🙂
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Thank you for this! God has blessed you with so many great skills!
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Awww, you’re very welcome! And thank you so much! Your kind words truly mean a lot to me! Love, peace, and infinite blessings to you! 🙂
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Yes! Faith has to be one of the most important virtues! Thanks for the fabulous post!
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You are so very welcome, Lovely! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Travels with Mary and commented:
Fabulous post!
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Thank you so very much for the reblog! I am truly honored! Infinite blessings to you, Love! 🙂
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Ditto
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