Monday, February 05, 2007

Faith does not waver or doubt. It may be tempted to do so, and it may have thoughts of doing so, for I know that you are not perfect. But in the end, faith stands, for it believes in Me, and it is persuaded that I am well able to do what I have promised (Romans 4:21). Faith is convinced that I am able to do exceeding abundantly above all that you ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Faith knows that there is nothing too hard for Me, and that with Me, all things are possible (Mark 10:27; Luke 1:37). Faith knows that I am faithful to My Word. Faith has full assurance that I will do it, for it knows Me and it knows My will.
When you have faith, your heart is fixed, trusting in Me, and you are not moved by bad news or evil tidings (Psalm 112:7). You do not have a doubtful mind, but one which steadfastly trusts in Me. You do not cast away your confidence, your faith, nor do you waver, like a wave of the sea, driven with the wind and tossed (Hebrews 10:35; James 1:6). You know I can do it, I want to do it, and I will do it. That is faith, which greatly pleases Me, for this is the era of faith—of trusting and knowing, even though you cannot see Me and have nothing to stand on but My Word.

I got this from Hope Always, as a post by "smichelles", but it was SO beautiful that I had to post it here as well. Every time I read it I cry, it is PRICELESS!
THANK YOU SMICHELLES!!!!

The greater the sacrifice, the greater the reward. You never give up anything for Jesus. Only the carnal mind tells you, "This is hardship. This is something I can't enjoy. This is a difficulty. This is what I'm giving up. This is what I have to suffer." If you would listen to your spiritual heart, you would hear, "This is the honor bestowed on you. This is a privilege given only to a few. This is a gift from the hand of Jesus. This is something you will never regret having done. This will make your face shine forever as an eternal testimony of God's thankfulness for your love for Him." His gift to you is that your sacrifice will always shine, like diamonds in the sky.