I have to admit that lately I have really been struggling with the issue of faith. For some reason I seem to have a hard time believing that God will take care of all of our needs. I don't understand why because he has NEVER let me down. He has always, always come through for me, yet, somehow I still have doubts.
Matthew 6:25-27 (New International Version)
Do Not Worry 25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"
So why is this so hard??!! The true battle of my mind is that I can't seem to distinguish when I just need to have faith and when I need to try to "fix" the situation or circumstance...I'll let ya' know if I figure it out. Oh, and if you have it figured out (or anything close to it), let me know...
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That is always my quandry, too- is God wanting me to fix it or totally leave it in his hands? i think that's when you bathe something in prayer and then trust that feeling He gives you in your gut and follow that. Sometimes it is "do nothing" and sometimes its "work super hard"! To me, prayer is the first and most important step! Love you!
Thanks Lilly. It's good to know I'm not alone in this struggle. Love you too!
If I could encourage ya'll to read anything, try to pick up a copy of George Muller's biography. YWAM publishes a great copy (which is being borrowed), but I'm telling you....nothing came their way but through prayer. And if it didn't come through prayer, it didn't come. It's a most a challenging book. It WILL build your faith, and we're on the road of the same journey, Liz. You ARE loved by lots of us!-Kathy
Thanks Kathy! I will definitely look for that book...I'll call you so we can chat:)
I love that passage. And should have it tattooed backwards on my forehead. SERIOUSLY.
Please let me know if you figure it out, or anyone comes along that has. Sometimes I wish that the oft cited scripture "God helps those who first help themselves" was actually scripture. Then again, where would I be if I couldn't help myself. I've always struggled terribly with trusting God. The George Muller book is quite challenging and comforting.
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