Having Faith that Endures

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the Evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1 - KJV Holy Bible)

Praise JESUS CHRIST!

Greetings family! I pray and trust that you are having a Blessed week, and that these blog posts are an encouragement to you, helping you on your road to success, and being the motivation for you to be persistent in 'Finishing what you Start'!

In order to be successful in any endeavor, we must have faith. This is not the flimsy aspect of having faith in yourself. I realize that the Bible declares that we 'can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth us. (Philippians 4:13)', but it states through Christ, not through us! We have the faith to believe that we can accomplish any goal, because God is doing the work in us and not we ourselves. Yes, there is a healthy confidence we should have in our abilities to be successful, but ultimately our confidence, belief, and faith must be in our Creator and not our flesh! This keeps us from the pride, arrogance, and false fulfilment that is the impetus for any fall that may occur because of our glorying in ourselves and not in Jesus!

In the above Scripture it states that 'Faith is the substance...'. It is something that we can touch, or possess. It is more valuable than money or any other superficial commodity. It is the key that unlocks the Heart of Almighty God, and establishes His Kingdom in the earth. After all, through Faith God created everything (Hebrews 11:3). His Word (JESUS) is His Faith! That same Jesus that created all things, that died and rose from the grave, and that loves us unconditionally resides within us! After we've believed that He is the Son of God that came to give us the Way of Salvation (By Faith in His Blood), His Holy Spirit envelops us, living within the fabric of our being, and thus giving us the faith and the strength to trod the rocky hills of life victoriously, knowing that this same Jesus, who accomplished all things by His Faith, has given this same faith unto us, and is with us in every trial, battle, or endeavor.

We recently spoke on the action of goal-setting, and being motivated to continue our goals. The very act of setting goals is an example of our faith. We have the faith that with the Help of God, accompanied by our doing our best, we can, must, and will accomplish our aspirations. After all we know that there is nothing too hard for The LORD (Genesis 18:14). It not only takes faith to begin a goals program, it takes an enduring faith to sustain the program, when we don't seem to be progressing as fast as we would like. It is this enduring faith positioned alongside motivation that will encourage us to maintain a positive faith-filled attitude as we journey along the pathway of our Divine Destiny.

So what exactly is enduring faith?  I believe enduring faith is the faith that no matter how long it takes, or how tiresome or tedious the road to accomplishing your dreams may become, you will not quit, and you will continue to have the faith in God, and in the abilities He has ordained upon you unto the completion of your goal.  This does not mean that you will not grow weary.  At times you will need to take a breather.  However, your enduring faith has given you the mindset of perseverance whereby you will not ultimately 'rest' until the dream is realized.

Now that we have a clear understanding of the faith that endures, let's discuss the ways by which we can 'fan the flame' of this faith.  In order to remain faithful in the undertaking of any task (marriage, goal pursuing, etc.), you must remember why you are doing what it is you are doing.  You must not only see yourself in the possession of the goal, you must know that what you are doing will ultimately make a difference in your life, and what you are doing to accomplish the goal must make sense to you.  No one wants to 'beat the air'.  Those who attempt to plan their lives do so with realistic strategies that guard against ineptness and discouragement.  I emphasize the word realistic.  Sometimes it is more wise to take baby steps, rather than attempt to 'build Rome in one day'!  Moderation is the key to any successful person's life.  After all the Bible even declares that a false balance is an abomination to God (Proverbs 11:1).  We must not only be balanced in our lives, but also in our goal setting.  Set goals you can achieve daily, and your faith will increase with the accomplishment of each small realistic goal.

Before we end today's lesson, I want to discuss the most effective way of acquiring an enduring faith.  That way is by spending adequate time in God's Word (The Holy Bible).  Reading The Bible daily prepares you for any undertaking, and shows the Character of God, what He expects of us, and what we can expect of Him.  When we understand that Jesus is in control of our lives, and that he wants to see us 'Prosper even as our soul prospers (3 John, Verse 2)', we will come to the understanding that God IS on our side, and this understanding will provide the Holy ammunition to carry on with our God-Given Goals.

Well, now that you have the faith to become all that God has envisioned for your life, it's time to act on those convictions.  Don't let another day pass without you planning your life in such a way that will improve the quality of your existence, bringing you greater love, peace, contentment, and faith.  Remember, Jesus said your faith will remove mountains (Mark 11:23).  Have faith in The God by whom all things are and do exist!  There is nothing too hard for Him, and with His Help, there will be nothing too hard for you!!!! Be Blessed!

(c) 2011 Writings With The Finger of God

Tomorrow: Positive Affirmations

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