Blessed
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and whose trust is the Lord. — Jer. 17:7
Faith is trust that's able to take a step. When we take that step, we courageously exercise our trust, drawing on God's grace. Our faith might be small as a tiny seed, but it delights God because we are moving with him in blessing. And he makes it all possible.
The Only Thing That Matters
The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. — Gal. 5:6b
Pastor Mike Ashcraft often says, "Left and Right are two sides of the same coin in the wrong system." Here, Paul says faith and love are two sides of the same coin in the right system.
The Ponds are Low
Ponds dry up. Forests and fields turn to tinder. It's easy to miss when the weather's so nice. It's happened to my soul, too. During a fruitful season of life, I neglected time with God. I ran dry. One spark exposed my weakness, and I didn't see it coming. Stay hydrated.
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