God’s Faithfulness ~ Our
Everlasting Hope!
LORD, You are my God; I will exalt You and praise Your name, for
in perfect faithfulness
During this season of reflection
and renewal, join me in exploring God’s Faithfulness. Do you find strength for
every circumstance in God’s Faithfulness? God IS Faithful! God’s Faithfulness is our everlasting Hope! ~ Donna Oswalt
Faith
is demonstrated not defined. A.W.Tozer
In the parable of The Two Sons, the Father
goes to one son and then the other with this request, "Go work in the
vineyard today." The first son initially says, "I will not go” but later changes his mind and
goes to work. The second son says, "Yes, sir" but does not go. Jesus asks, "Which of the
two did the father's will?" The answer is the first son, the one who
actually did as asked. Jesus commends the reluctant but repentant first son.
Jesus wants our actions to agree with our words.
Falling victim to ritual and routine in our
spiritual lives, we imply "yes" by attending church, singing songs,
repeating prayers. We simply show up. Months and sometimes years go by without
any spiritual growth. In other words, our hearts and minds do not truly embrace
the journey Christ calls us to live. Growing our faith requires change, intentional
change. God’s faithfulness reaches into the world with Christ’s unfailing love
and ultimate sacrifice, bringing grace and teaching obedience. Commit to the
journey with Christ. Experience His peace in persecution, His love in
loneliness, His truth in temptation. Study the sacred Scriptures. Linger in
holy prayer. Go work in the vineyard today!
Faithful Father, Your promises call to me, but the shadows whisper,
too. In the sanctuary surrounded by sacred music and holy words, life seems
easier, but the randomness and weariness of life waits just outside the church
doors. Teach me how to be more faithful within the struggles and
unpredictability. Meet me in the middle of the interruptions. You can change my
heart and my mind. Help me commit to the journey with You for Great is Your
faithfulness. -dho
Focus
Point: Growing
our faith requires change, intentional change.
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blessed by the Lord Who loves you best!”
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