“And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6)
“God is working. You can count on it. Not coincidentally, the kinds of service that stand to make the monumental differences are the same kinds that demand the most faith. More succinctly: the most difference demands the most faith. Dear one, we have to exercise faith to participate wildly in what God is doing in our generation. We can’t just exercise sweat and tears. It is still impossible for believers to please God without faith.
God is still working in our generation. Faith is how we join Him.”
(Beth Moore, Voices of the Faithful compiled by Kim P. Davis, page 215)
Today I am joining … Spiritual Sundays and Scripture & a Snapshot and Open Sunday Thoughts .
Amen, Joanne! I needed a little boost of optimism today and this just did it. God IS working, even in the current state of our country and I am so grateful for that. I hope you have a lovely and blessed Fourth of July.
Jamie, I am so glad you received a boost. I so enjoy joining you each week!
Good thoughts for Independence Day — and we are free in Christ to follow, free to obey and to pursue righteousness. Blessings to you, Joanne!
Michele, I am realizing we don’t think about the freedom Christ brings to us often enough. May we live in the freedom He brings and pursue Him daily!
Good thoughts – and good comments – along with a lovely photo!
This is so good! I needed to be reminded that God is at work.
Elizabeth, may we remind ourselves that He is ALWAYS at work. Blessings to you!
A wonderful reminder that we have to exercise our faith just as we exercise other muscles in our body by pushing against the resistance of unbelief.
Miriam, well said. May we continue to push against the resistance of unbelief!
Joanne, such a great post here. You share some great truths. This right here: “His Presence with us is a blessing we get to live in each day. Even when life hurts, He is at work to bless us and turns it for our good.” spoke to my heart. It’s a good reminder that God is always at work. I need to hold onto this when life feels painful.
Have a wonderful Independence Day!
Jeanne, He is especially at work on the hard and painful days. He is faithful to us in ways we can’t even imagine. Blessings!
What a blessing – God IS still working! And His promises are still true….including healing our land.
Have a wonderful Fourth tomorrow!!
What a pretty flower! What kind is it?