"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you." ~ Isaiah 26:3
Are you a winner, or a quitter? "Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you." Galatians 5:1 (MSG) Faith is the determining factor to successful living. We know this, yet continue to fail to take measures to strengthen our faith. Faith is a simple trust in God! The key to successful living is trust. Romans 10:17 says, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Notice, it did not say, "heard." "Hearing" is a present-tense practice! We cannot continue to grow with what we have heard. We must keep on hearing -- repeatedly! I was recently with a friend who said, "Repetition produces establishment." He also said, "What you determine in your heart today will guide your decisions tomorrow."
Think of the awesome power of faith! Your faith saves you! "By grace you have been saved, through faith..." Ephesians 2:8 Your faith pleases God! "Without faith it is impossible to please God..." Hebrews 11:6 Your faith frees you! "If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:36 Your faith gives you access to God! "In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence." Ephesians 3:12 Your faith is the power in your prayer life! "The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up..." James 5:15 As you determine to follow Christ, you will see God's hand of blessing, and victory will unfold before you in every area of your life!
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