The Way of Faith

The question, ‘Can I face life’s challenges with grace?’ has piqued my brain one too many times. My not-so-straight-forward answer mingles with the mystery of how grace can find us when we’re lost in worldly worries . . .

Faith’s way is different.

It’s only when I let go of constant burdens like vanity, worry, or any other worldly insecurities and cling to the assurance I have in God’s promises, and His son Jesus’s too, that I can grasp fragments of the way of faith, and the mystery of how grace can find us when we’re lost in worldly worries.

“Faith is not believing in my own unshakable belief. Faith is believing an unshakeable God when everything in me trembles and quakes.”

Beth Moore

Delve deeper into nature

If you’re also a quirky sort of seeker, I hope you can relate and delve deeper with me. My deer friends, and especially one older doe, know I watch and wait for them. I sit quietly for a moment, listening to the healing within my stillness, believing all my prayers have reached the heart of God.

The not-so-mysterious ways of faith

Cardinals and crows serenade me with their calls as if to say, “It’s okay not to understand the whys and why-nots of life’s ups and downs.” They, too, applaud my lack of words, for truth and restoration are in my silence. The quiet way of faith.

Don’t lean on your own understanding . . .

 Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

Touching the surface

While I’ve only touched on the surface of the subject of the way of faith and the mystery of how grace can find us when we’re lost in worldly worries, I believe the surface is a great place to start. If perspective has much to do with how we see the world, might nurturing and healing our minds give us the power to change?

Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace, so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times.

Martin Luther

Believing grace can find us

I believe grace can find us when we’re lost in worldly worries, or . . .

• We’re hiking and lost in the woods.
• Wandering through a wilderness of self-imposed darkness.
• Struggling with failures or wading through muck and remembrances.
• Afraid of losing loved ones or seeing our ashes lost on wicked south winds.
• It’s hard to believe in a God who loves us when we live in a world filled with hatred and unbelief or when believing is not popular.

What if we choose to be found? If we see beyond today’s reality, live and rest in the peace of God’s creation, and seek to learn from all His marvelous mysteries—what then, have we lost if we gain the heart of hope?

The Lord hears our cry . . .

  Psalm 34:17-18 ESV

Focusing on the light

I love how morning’s light reflects gem-colored prisms on the barest fields or overgrown meadows. If I stay focused on the light, I’m reminded of grace and the powerful encouragement and inspiration I’ve gained from Biblical scriptures.

Faith comes from hearing the word of Christ.    

Romans 10:17 ESV

Leaning in

I’m reminded of many examples of heroes of faith who, at times, questioned God, faced hardship and unbelief, and yet they leaned in—even in their doubt—toward the heavenly Father who held them close, kept them seeking, and imparted hope and courage to face life’s challenges as His son Jesus did.

Be strong and courageous. God is with you wherever you go . . .

   Joshua 1:9

Generations later, in all our weaknesses, He still helps us move forward no matter today’s threats or what tomorrow might bring. He loves us, guides us, and shows us the way of faith.

“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.”

Saint Augustine

Although the world is full of unbelief and a lack of convictions, I’m reminded of this simple yet powerful quote. I hope you recall it too.

“Any faith that must be supported by the evidence of the senses is not real faith.”

A.W. Tozer

Keeping it real

Dear friends, have you ever wondered about the kind of faith that moves mountains or how the mysteries of the way of faith can affect your journey?

And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.   

Matthew 21:22

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I wish you grace, blessings, and joy on all your daily adventures. Heaven will be worth it all.

 ~ JC

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