Learning To Walk By Faith
- Douglas Lattimore
- Dec 13, 2024
- 2 min read
"Learning to Walk by Faith" -Bishop K. Booker
Despite our faults and failures, God loves us and works through every willing heart.
Genesis 12:1-8
When the Bible tells us about a great man or woman of faith, the Lord in His kindness also often shows us the person’s weakness and failings. For example, let’s look at Abraham. Like any one of us, he had faults. He sinned. He made mistakes. Still, God loved him and accomplished great things through his life.
When the Lord spoke, Abraham listened. Just imagine what promises and blessings he would have missed if he’d failed to pay attention. (See Genesis 12:1-8; Genesis 15:1-5; Genesis 17:1-4.) Abraham’s conversations with God teach us what living by faith looks like:
Listening to God. When we recognize God’s voice, we’ll have assurance about what to do and where to go.
Obeying God. Obeying God shows we really trust Him, and each time we obey Him, our faith grows stronger.
Depending on God. Human nature wants to be self-sufficient, but we desperately need God’s wisdom, strength, and help.
Waiting on God. Our willingness to patiently let God move in His own way reaps great blessings—and prevents big messes.
Acknowledging and learning from our failures. The Bible tells us that God exalts the humble (Matthew 23:12).
Which of these do you struggle with? Ask God to help you move forward, trusting Him and listening for His voice."
When we remember that God is in control and our lives are not our own, we remember we have a Savior who gives us strength when we are weak and comforts us in all our times of need.
When we pause to count our blessings, there's no better way to express our gratitude than through a heartfelt prayer of thanksgiving.
Thank you for your amazing power and work in our lives, thank you for your goodness and for your blessings over us. Thank you that you are Able to bring hope through even the toughest of times, strengthening us for your purposes. Thank you for your great love and care. Thank you for your mercy and grace. Thank you that you are always with us and will never leave us. Thank you for your incredible sacrifice so that we might have freedom and life. Forgive us for when we don't thank you enough, for who you are, for all that you do, for all that you've given. Help us to set our eyes and our hearts on you afresh. Renew our spirits, fill us with your peace and joy. We love you and we need you, this day and every day. We give you praise and thanks, for You alone are worthy!
I decree and I declare and I asked these blessings in Jesus mighty name amen.
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thess. 5:18"
LOVE YOU BROTHERS AND SISTERS HAVE A BLESSED WEEKEND ⛪
Lord, Thank you for your kindness despite my failures and faults
If this is not the truth human nature will always want to and try to be self sufficient and do what it wants. That is something I have struggled with I think it easy to say I’m going to trust in god. This message was amazing in this season I want to truly let god
We have to remember to thank him in the good times and in the bad!