Building Our Faith

Phillipians 4:6-7
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. If you do this you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”

Have you seen the little signs that say, “If you’re gonna pray; don’t worry. If you’re gonna worry; don’t pray.” ? That sign always annoys me. The reason is because SO often I find myself praying and worrying all at the same time!

Boy! That does seem contradictory. You either have complete faith or you do not. Being human, we can sway back and forth. So many times I have found myself carrying things and putting them at the foot of Jesus and finding that peace that surpasses all understanding. Then, very shortly after, I will find myself carrying that burden and worrying again. It’s as if I think someway, somehow I think I can fix it. Where does that leave my faith? God is MUCH MORE capable (ha! ya think?) of solving issues than I am. ONLY HE sees the future! I only see right now, and I often worry or have fear about the future. My husband reminds me that the Bible says each day has enough worries of it’s own.

Growing up I was often affectionately called a worry wart. Now that I am grown I am fighting against that!

I want to walk by FAITH and not by SIGHT.

Your faith can grow so much when you just walk in faith with the Holy Spirit filling you to overflowing. When you see how God provides or takes care of a situation … your faith grows! We rob ourselves of that growth when we grab it back in our own hands and worry and try to fix things ourselves. That’s without even mentioning what a mess we can make of things on our own.

God offers us the “easy way out.” We pray about our needs or whatever is bothering us, leave it at the cross, then sit back and watch God work! It can be very exciting!

So many times I have thought things impossible only to see God work a miracle. Then my faith will grow and the next time around, it is easier leaving God in complete control.

So, please let me encourage you, carry your burdens to the Lord. Leave them there. Put them out of your mind. Let God handle it… and then see how your heart will soar as you see Him caring enough about you to handle your problems, even the smallest of problems!

I believe this is something that takes practice. It’s something we have to work out.. but the reward is so amazing.

May God bless you and may you see His hand working in your life. May you have the strength to let go and let your maker take care of all things.. from the tiniest of things to the “impossible” things.