Faith Is

  Reliance on the certainty that God has a pattern for my life when everything else seems meaningless.

  Remembering I am God's priceless treasure when I feel utterly useless.

  Depending on the fact that God is love - not on my ability to figure out why,
in the midst of smashed hopes, reversal and tragedy.

  Keeping on when I'm dog tired, discouraged, disillusioned, deserted, dusty,
and dry and I cast on His strength alone.

  Realizing that I am useful to God, not in spite of my scars, but because of them.

  Confidence that God is acting for my highest good when He answers "No" to my prayers.

  Accepting the truth that, in spite of the wreckage and grief I've caused,
God has wiped the slate clean and delights in me.

Recognizing that God is the Lord of time when my idea of timing doesn't agree with his.

 An assurance of heaven based on my trust in Christ's death as payment for my sins.

 Remembering that, though my way is as dark as night to me, God can see and guides me unerringly.

 Doing the right thing regardless of the consequences knowing God will turn the ultimate effect to good.

  Faith Is......the conviction the Promiser keeps His promises

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God Said

If you never felt pain, then how would you know that I'm a Healer.

If you never went through difficulties, how would you know that I'm a Deliverer.

If you never had a trial, how could you call yourself an over comer.

If you never felt sadness, how would you know that I'm a Comforter.

If you never made a mistake, how would you know that I'm a Forgiver.

If you knew all, how would you know that I will answer your questions.

If you were never in trouble, how would you know that I will come to your rescue.

If you were never broken, then how would you know that I can make you whole.

If you never had a problem, how would you know that I can solve them.

If you never had any suffering, how would you know what Jesus went through.

If you never went through the fire, how would you become pure.

If I gave you all things, how would you appreciate them.

If I never corrected you, how would you know I love you.

If you had all the power, how would you learn to depend on me.

If your life were perfect, what would you need Me for?

God Bless You!!!!!!!

Bro Tony

                  

      Without Faith

 

If I never had to suffer nor feel

the pain of loss;

How could I help another, my words

would be as dross!

 

How could I be of help to someone

if I myself never felt any pain;

I'd have no words of comfort to offer

and my words would be shallow and

vain!

 

How could I know when I had a need if

God gave to me all my heart desires;

I'd not know the joy of sharing with others

the love and compassion that He inspires!

 

How would I know if He never said no

I'd be filled with self pride and seek my

own will;

I would never have learned to wait on him

or hear His voice when I'm quiet and still!

 

How could I know if my life were perfect

and I never had to go through the fire;

I'd not learn that through all of the trials

and testing,

that with wings of an eagle, I would soar

higher!

 

How could I know, If I'd never been humbled,

shattered and broken and filled with despair;

the awesome fullness of His grace and mercy

nor the love which no other can ever compare!

 

How would I know if

I'd not met my Savior,

how marvelous His love for a poor wretch like me;

Which could fulfill all my longings, and set

my soul free!

     ~Helen Johnson~