Monthly Meditations with Dr. Michael L. Hargett, Sr.

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