Word for the day: “The gift of faith for your life and leadership.”
James (NKJV) 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces [a]patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be [b]perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
Good morning, Leaders,
As we go through our daily lives, each of us experiences difficult situations. When we often go through pain and even suffering, we are surprised when these situations find their way into our lives, and we can forget that God has told us we will experience hardships. We are given the gift of faith by God and are taught to use it to fight back, but often we do not. In complex or confusing times, we are quick to worry about them instead of having faith.
EMBRACE THE GIFT OF FAITH FOR YOUR LIFE AND LEADERSHIP.
The grace of God has given us the gift of faith, not because we deserve it but because of the everlasting goodness of His works. It is also important to know that this gift is not in exchange for our accomplishing good works. Appreciation for this gift should fill our hearts with humility, knowing we've been given something we could never achieve on our own.
When we do go through hardships, whether they be financial troubles, painful relationships, damaged health, or questioning our self-worth, it is hard for us to realize that God is still always working in us. This is because, as humans, we base our beliefs on what we see rather than on faith, which God tells us to focus on. (II Corinthians 4:16-18) It reminds us it can be difficult to trust God during uncertain times, but as believers, we know that His ways are not our ways, and He will ultimately work all things for good (Isaiah 55:8-9, Genesis 50:20).
POINT TO PONDER:
Faith in difficult times can allow you to find peace in God’s presence. Being unfaithful can harden your heart with pride and cause you to grow distant in your relationship with the Lord. Learning to give up all your struggles and problems to God can lift a heavy burden off yourself. God has given us the gift of faith so that we may use it to recognize His works and not be in constant worry when we are surrounded by uncertainties.
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