Some things have happened the last couple days that have left me feeling some unrest. My character has been attacked by people who need to examine their own hearts, but in the midst of the lies, I have found the pieces of truth and am working on becoming a better person through it all. And as usual, fear about raising money for the adoption, about being a good parent to three kids, about traveling overseas and leaving Presley here, about what people think about me for doing all of these things… In my moments of weakness, my fear rises and my faith decreases.
So today I have been trying to immerse myself in the Word- the only real TRUTH- and have been loving me some Romans. Check this out:
Romans 4:18 Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, “That’s how many descendants you will have!” 19 And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb.20 Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. 21 He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises. 22 And because of Abraham’s faith, God counted him as righteous.
There was no reason for Abraham to keep hoping and believing- no logistical, reasonable, understandable, human-mind grasping reason. But he did, and that faith brought glory to God. And God counted him righteous.
Life application: No matter how crazy a promise from God might seem to others, keep on believing it for your life. Hold on tight to it, and never let you faith falter. In the end, God will keep His word, and you will be counted righteous (and you will have beautiful African babies to show for it)!
Romans 5: 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
Yes, we can be happy about unhappy circumstances. We can rejoice in hurt and pain and stumbling and trials. Why? Because it will prepare us for the future. That’s why you have to train for a marathon- you can’t wake up one day and run 26.2 miles. This is our life marathon training. It’s making me stronger in character, thereby strengthening my hope in the Lord- which will not disappoint.
Life application: Thank God for those people who have said mean and hurtful things about me. Pray that God would bless them abudantly. Thank Him for the trial & praise Him for everything He is. I welcome training of my muscles, so now I must welcome training of my heart and spirit. Strong woman of character, here I come.
Matt 5:10-12. Well done; you have God’s kingdom.
That’s some good stuff sister!!!!!!!!!