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Faith

Faith

Today is a Snow Day!
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

On this day, I am reminded to know what I believe and why.
Faith is personal.

Faith is a noun.
Definition:
1. Complete trust in someone or something
2. Strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion

Faith in God has been at the very core of my being from my very earliest memory.

Faith is a journey.

I was baptized (immersed) at the age of 9 on December 3, 1972. I was 3,355 days into this adventure of life.

I have been a baptized believer, Christian, for 16,479 days.

Today, I am on my 19,834th day of this adventure called life.
This adventure for me is more than halfway over ~ if I am blessed (or as my parents would have said, if the Lord wills).

My faith is still being tested.
My faith is still being sharpened.
My faith is still growing deeper.
My faith is still my stronghold -- in this adventure called life.

My parents taught me about faith.
My parents taught me to have my own faith.

I have taught my sons about faith.
I have also taught my sons to have their own faith.

God is my source of strength.
Christ is my measuring stick.
The Bible is my guidebook.
Satan is real.

The Bible tells me to study the scriptures so I can have a better understanding.
The Bible tells me to search the scriptures so I know that what I am being taught is correct.

Often, I stumble due to my own choices.
Often, I am not the example to others I should be.

I have to keep studying and searching the scriptures.
I have to keep my eyes and heart focused on Christ.

Today, I am reminded to intentionally become closer to God so I can hear His voice.
I am reminded time with God calms my soul.

Today, my two favorite verses are once again my focus:

*Isaiah 30:21:
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”

*Psalm 46:10:
Be still and know that I am God.

Today, I am spending time in prayer.
Today, I have cried tears.
Today, I am reminded of this quote:
“Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while so that we can see life with a clearer view again.”

I will keep studying.
I will keep searching the scriptures.
I will keep my eyes and heart focused on Christ.
I will stumble again.
I will work to be a better example.

Today, I am thankful for this day of reflection.

God’s blessings go far beyond anything I can ever imagine.

~ Jan 💓





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