What a joy to wake up this morning to this amazing song. Another song, I grew up singing and enjoying from the Redback Hymnal (page 162). I guess I should not be surprised to wake up to this song this morning as Brother John spoke last night during our Bible study the importance of faith in our Christian lives. Hebrews 11:6 says, "But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him."
Before Bible study, everyone was sharing their prayer requests. It appeared so obvious, that with each request, regardless of the particular need or how difficult the situation may be, that if it was not for faith, there would really be no need to request prayer. It is our hope, our desire, our belief that God's will for healing, comfort, peace or whatever will be done in each of these families or individual lives.
When I arrived home, I had a couple of messages of family and friends in need. And then this morning I had a very pleasant surprise. A message was in my inbox from a very special friend, a friend from my youth group. I have not heard from her in so long and it thrilled me. (She introduced herself as if I wouldn't remember. Bless her sweet heart!) But it was also for a prayer request for another difficult situation, but you could read in her message the faith she had in prayer and God's healing. (Though it has been years, I will always remember her and her precious family. Her Dad was so kind and gave me a job the summer before my senior year in high school. This was one of the friends and families that I loved and they meant so very much to me as a teenager.) I ask that you would join me in praying for John.
As I have spoke of often, during my sickness, there was never any fear, worry or panic. I was always at peace and felt calm. For I knew God was in control and I had my total and complete faith in Him and His will for my life. I told my story several months ago and I sang (or tried to sing), though I have failed Him, He has never failed me. The words of that song are so true for me!
"The Lord I know ruleth o’er everything, And all of my worries are vain." … "Trusting, confiding in His great love; From all harm safe in His sheltering arms, I’m living by faith and feel no alarm."
Well, I'm definitely stepping out on faith this morning. In little while I will venture out and head to my workout. Now that would normally be considered commonplace for me during my ongoing recovery. Several of you, however, will know what I mean and why I really be trusting God this morning to watch over me today. "I know that He safely will carry me through, No matter what evils betide; Why should I then care though the tempest may blow, If Jesus walks close to my side."
I know this post is all over the place this morning and probably completely missed the mark as to what is on my heart , but I'm glad I woke up to the memories and the old hymn, "Living By Faith". I hope you will enjoy listening to this You Tube selection.
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