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To Live Faithfully in 2008

2 Corinthians 5:7 “We live by faith, not by sight.”


“To live by faith is to live joyfully, to live with assurance, untroubled by doubts and with complete confidence in all we have to do and suffer at each moment by the will of God. We must realize that it is in order to stimulate and sustain this faith that God allows the soul to be buffeted and swept away by the raging torrent of so much distress, so many troubles, so much embarrassment and weakness, and so many setbacks. For it is essential to have faith to find God behind all this.” Reference: Jean-Pierre de Caussade, 1675-1751, in Discipleship Journal, issue 40

· The world can give you advice – but God can give you direction.
· The world says it’s impossible - but God says “all things are possible”
· The world can give you a high – but God can give you joy.
· The world says you can not accomplish it – bur God says “You can do all things through Christ.”
· The world can give you a temporary hug – but God can wrap his arms around you.
· The world says you’re not smart enough – but God says “I will give you wisdom.”
· The world can give you a few moments of happiness – but God can give you joy.
· You may be telling yourself that you’re all alone – But God says “I will never leave or forsake you.”

Whatever the world is telling you about 2008 do not believe in it. God has something for you if you are willing to step out on faith and allow Him to direct your path. In all likelihood, someone reading this today is really struggling. Maybe it's intense loneliness, depression, bitterness, abuse that dates way back, a recent divorce, and the disclosure that your child is into something that they should not be. Maybe it is the loss of a loved one, a grim medical diagnosis. Maybe it's a relapse into a self-destructive dependency from which you'd known a short season of freedom.

Why not admit what you're feeling to the Lord? He can handle it. Better yet, let Him handle you. Take a different approach in 2008, start a new beginning. Let Him embrace you. When you reach for Jesus and hold him close to your chest, something wonderful happens! God hugs you back! He reminds you that the world is at times a swamp to live in. The world is a cold, sometimes hurtful, sinful and unfair place to live. But in the same breath, God continues to say that is the very reason why He came into our world. Life is not easy. Your Life isn't easy. My Life isn't easy. But because of God so loved the world, we don't have to splash through the swamp without help and without hope. Come walk with God through 2008. How? We live by faith and not by sight! Come let’s start a new beginning in Christ together! AMEN.

By: Elder Michael L. Hargett
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