Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Have Faith in God

My faith does not stand in the wisdom of man. It stands in the power of God. It doesn't rise or fall when my backs against the wall, my faith stands in the power of God.(IBC)
Have faith in God for the answer...have faith in God. (Hymnal)
So many times I've questioned certain circumstances or things I could not understand
Many times in trials, weakness blurs my vision, and my frustration gets so out of hand
Its then I am reminded I've never been forsaken. I've never had to stand the test alone!
As I look at all the victories, the Spirit rises up in me, its through the fire my weakness is made strong.
He never promised that the cross would not get heavy, and the hill would not be hard to climb.
He never offered our victories without fighting, but He said help would always come in time.
Just remember when your standing in the valley of decision, and the adversary says give in
Just hold on, our Lord will show up! And He will take you through the fire again!
I know within myself that I would surely perish! But if I trust the hand of God,
 He'll shield the flames again!(Crabb Family)
These are just a few songs on my heart. I wish I could say that everyday I am victorious and on the mountaintop. Truth is, many times you have to go through some valleys to get to the mountaintops again. However, "I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day." 2 Tim 1:12. God placed that verse in my heart some 21 years ago in the midst of a trial and I have prayed it many times since. He is a very faithful God and keeps his word.
I am thankful that He has put His word in my heart and given me a song (or two) to keep me going! The mountain tops are wonderful, but it is through the valleys and uncertainties of life that I learn just how close God is and how much he loves me.

I’ve had some good days, and I’ve had hills to climb
I’ve had some sad days, and often a weary mind
But when I look around, and I think these things all out
All of the good days, out weigh the bad days, I can’t complain

God is so good to me; He is so good to me
More than this world could be, He’s so good to me
His Spirit came to me, and gave me Victory
God is so good to me, I can’t complain

Sometimes the clouds hang low,
and I’d like to see them go
And then I question, “Lord why so much pain”
But He knows what’s best for me, although I cannot see
So I’ll just say “Thank you Lord”, I can’t complain

Jesus, I love you, because you care. I couldn't imagine if you weren't there.
Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus. Just to take him at his word. Just to rest upon his promise. Just to know thus saith the Lord. Jesus, Jesus! How I trust Him! How I've proved him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus! Precious Jesus! Oh for grace to trust Him more!

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