Greetings Prayer Warriors,
When we are young we believe much of what we are told and focus on the dream, but in time and with experience, our perspectives change. We believe the tangible, but waver on the intangible.
Our belief in God can be that way. We believe, but when life becomes laborious and challenging with marriage, work, family, and relationships, we may begin to question our belief that God loves us, walks with us, and cares about us. Many drift away from God at this point. This is when we have arrived at the crossroads of belief and faith.
Judas believed in Jesus. He just had no faith in His mercy which led to his despair and hopelessness. Peter too believed in Jesus, but unlike Judas, through his personal relationship with Jesus, he trusted in His unwavering love and forgiveness. One expects unwavering love in a marriage as well, but when the marriage hits a pothole, (and all inevitable do) do you have faith that Jesus will stand in the gap to see you through? Or do you believe nothing can heal your marriage?
Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1
It is no coincidence that a crossroad is in the shape of a cross. One will always find Jesus there waiting, hand outstretched, “Do you love me? Do you trust me?”. The question is, will you respond in faith?
This is why we pray, so that when put to the test, we may say “yes”! Let’s us pray for one another, that our faith may be strengthened and when tested, be absolutely unshakeable.
Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, as you attain the goal of [your] faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Pray for faith and in faith, pass it on!
