Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence
of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1
Many in the Old Testament had unfathomable faith. Take for example, Noah. He was warned of an impending disaster and
told to build an ark to save his family and all the living creatures of the
earth. What faith in the Lord he must have had, or he wouldn’t have been able
to endure the ridicule and mockery that must have occurred. Then there was Abraham. He was childless for most of his life, yet
was told his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky. He could
have laughed at God as Sarah his wife did.
But he had unwavering faith in the promises of God. How hard it must
have been for them and the many other faithful people of God to not lose heart
and never lose hope when the going through trials.
They did not receive what had been promised but saw it and
greeted it from afar and acknowledged themselves to be strangers and aliens on
earth, [...] seeking a homeland […] a better homeland, a heavenly one.
Hebrews 11: 13-14, 16
We can learn from these saints who persevered. Within the life of any marriage, there can
be times when one asks themselves if it’s worth the journey through the desert,
over the mountain, through the murky waters, only to be shipwrecked on the
island of doubt.
Let us ask for the faith of the saints!
Lord, we ask you, we
beg you, to infuse the virtue of faith into our souls. We need the gift of this supernatural virtue!
By faith, help us understand your will for our lives and our marriage. May we realize that we are but sojourners
here, readying ourselves for our true home. As we anticipate the future, in your mercy,
please bless the present. You are forever faithful to us! Blessed be God
forever! Amen.
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
The Lord will use you to share the Good News of your
faith! Pass it on!
