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Added 2023-10-23 11:00:01 +0000 UTC

Good morning!

This may seem obvious but I was reading something that talked about faith. Faith is not required when everything seems to be going your way or you have received a miracle. Faith grows during the times that are tough, doubtful or when you are feeling really off.

One of the key words there is “feeling.” Feelings have such a sneaky way of making us think they are real. Feelings are part of how God designed us, so we don’t have to be frustrated by feelings and wish we didn’t have them. However, in spite of our feelings, we can trust God and this starts to grow our faith.

One of the most tangible things I do when my feelings are out of sync and I am feeling off is to start praising God FOR the difficult situation or feeling. Praising Him because I know He is Sovereign and in control makes me reset my significance. What I mean by that is my focus comes off of me and is back on Him. When I remember that God allows things into my life to build my faith and that He is Immanuel-God with us-I don’t have to be afraid of the difficulties and I don’t have to figure everything out.

Rest like a child because Your Father knows and loves you more than you could ever imagine!

“This means tremendous joy to you, I know, even though you are temporarily harassed by all kinds of trials and temptations. This is no accident–it happens to prove your faith, which is infinitely more valuable than gold.” 1 Peter 1:6-7 (Phillips)