"Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen;it gives us assurance about things we cannot see." Hebrews 11:1

I am tired! There just doesn't seem to be enough time in the day. I feel like I am constantly running around. My "things to do" list never seems to be completely checked off. I've got work tasks, business meetings, family issues, errands to run, and exercise?!? And when it's time to go to bed, I'm up for hours thinking about tomorrow and all the things that I must get done. Will I ever get some rest?

I CHOOSE TO HAVE FAITH!

Faith in Jesus Christ who promises: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Matthew 11:28-30

I want more! I want a better life for myself and my wife. I want to provide for others those things that they cannot provide for themselves. I want to inspire individuals to achieve their full potential in every area of their life. I want to be financially independent. I know there is so much more for my life. Is God sensitive to my heart's true desires?

I CHOOSE TO HAVE FAITH!

Faith in the Psalm of David which reads: "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass." Psalm 37:4-5

I'm incomplete! I haven't become the person I know I could be. I haven't accomplished all that God has put on my heart to accomplish. I keep making the same mistakes. People don't see me how I want them to see me. The picture of who I could be is so clear, but it just doesn't match up with who I am today. Will I ever become the person that God originally intended for me to become?

I CHOOSE TO HAVE FAITH!

Faith in the very same words of encouragement that Paul spoke to the church in Philippi: "I thank God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:3

I'm worried! The numbers just aren't adding up. The expenses exceed the income. The late fees are accumulating. I'm having to avoid calls from the creditors. At this point, I just want to be sure that my wife and I will have warm meals, gas for the cars, and a roof over our heads because "on paper" I don't see it getting better any time soon. Will my needs continue to be met?

I CHOOSE TO HAVE FAITH!

Faith in my Savior who declares: "So don't worry about these things saying, 'What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?' These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." Matthew 6:31

I don't see any results! I'm putting in the work. I'm taking the classes. I'm reading the books. I'm serving others. I'm giving of myself. I'm giving my gifts. I'm giving my tithes and offerings! Will I ever see the "harvest?"

I CHOOSE TO HAVE FAITH!

Faith in the Kingdom Principle of sowing and reaping: "Don't be misled: No one makes a fool of God. What a person plants, he will harvest. The person who plants selfishness, ignoring the needs of others - ignoring God! - harvests a crop of weeds. All he'll have to how for his life is weeds! But the one who plants in response to God, letting God's Spirit do the growth work in him, harvests a crop of real life, eternal life. So let's not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don't give up, or quit." Galatians 6:7-9

MY DAILY STATEMENT OF FAITH

Today I choose to live by faith.
I have faith in the promises of God.
I have faith in the truths of His Word.
I have faith in the principles of His Kingdom.
One day lived with faith far exceeds
the security of 10,000 days lived by sight.

TODAY I CHOOSE TO LIVE BY FAITH!