Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Heb. 11:1

As I am walking by faith it is evidenced. I believe that God gives us more faith by His Word, prayer, and through others. There have been times in my life where it seemed that I could not go on at all, believing, having faith. What I was doing was so different from what others were doing, and how my walk was going seemed different too. Most people seem to want to help and tell you where to go and how to do it. Like Job’s friends, but God honors the faith we have to walk as He asks not as others would like us to do, or go. Separation from the world system, and departing from the “normal” Christian walk takes faith, but although the things hoped for are not often seen, I have to follow the lead of my Father, and be a God pleaser and not a man pleaser. Fortunately He gives the strength and keeps me in whatever or wherever He leads. Thank you Lord!

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

What kind of peace can the world give me? I think none, because I have found no peace in the world. The only time that I have had peace is through Jesus Christ. Though the world may rise up against me, though I have problems and worries galore, He alone can walk me through all of them. He alone calms the storm, in His Word I find comfort and peace for my soul. His Spirit of peace is in me and works through me, and shows others that He indeed is Lord. The Prince of Peace.

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 1Thes. 5:15

Now if I bless someone or pray for that person even when they do me harm or hurt me in any way, I am making an enemy a friend. This is so powerful, because I now follow peace. In the midst of my injustice, of my hurt, I can look to what is good in their heart and bless them. I can walk with all men in peace even when they do me evil. This destroys all unforgiveness, bitterness, and anger,, all of this eventually turns to hate. I am only hurting myself and separating myself from God. In reconciling I place that man in Gods hand, and not worrying about it myself. He will be the one who deals with my heart and another’s, thus freeing me to walk in peace with others. Its hard at times, but I have to, it is my witness to all men.

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

There is a time in which we have to trust the Lord in the caring for our children. I have to remind myself of this all the time. I have to remember that His word doesn’t go void. It accomplishes in my children what the Lord would have it accomplish. When I get to worrying about the paths they are taking and what they are choosing to do, I have to remember that I have been training them up in the way they should go. There comes a time when prayer is more powerful than words and a time we have to place our children in Gods hands, and release them to Him. They will stumble and they will seek their own way, I know I did, but I am confident that they will come back. If they stray. I know because God’s word says so, and I believe in Him. If I can’t trust God with my children who can I trust?

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14

I often find myself meditating on things that are not good for me. I let other people’s words or actions determine how I will act. I allow my whole day to be spoiled and I don’t much feel like spending time with the Lord. I need to spend time and ask when I see myself being this way,, Is this acceptable to you Lord? Are my thoughts acceptable to you? Are the words I speak acceptable to you? Are my actions what you would have them be? The best way to do this is to search Him out in His Word, to read and speak what it has to say. Then will I understand as His Word takes root in my heart, and my words and the meditation of my heart will change to be more of what He would have me saying and thinking about. He will give me the strength to do this, and then He can accomplish in me what He has set out for me this day. After all, how can I shine as a light when my heart is dimmed by the cares of the world?

Call unto me; and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jer. 33:3

First thing I have to do is call, and to remember that He is not so far as He cannot hear. He is as close as a whisper and only a prayer away. I hope I am not so proud that no matter what time of the day or what circumstance I find myself in that I won’t call out to God. He says in His Word that He will answer me. Isn’t that great that the God of the universe wants me to call out to Him, but also will speak to me?

By the way this date is the National Day of Prayer in the United States, my question is this, How come every day isn’t a day of prayer? Do we really need a reason to fellowship with our Father?

Even as the son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom to many. Matt. 20:28

I have to remember not to expect a “thank you” when I am serving others, I don’t think Jesus ever did.

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be. Matt. 6:21

I have 2 choices is my treasure stored up on earth or heaven for wherever it is, there my heart will be. I think I would rather have them stored in heaven. My eyes and heart definitely need that reminder. As I look around in this world, I know my eyes need to be focused on God and my heart will follow.