Day 2111 of the 7 day Bible verse challenge.


Hebrews 11:1 NIV

We may not see how God can possibly make a way moving forward. We won't always see progress. We may not even see how what we're doing makes any difference. But none of that matters. We have to break this worldly desire for gratification. Everybody wants to see how everything is going to work out, but life doesn't always work like that. That's why we have to just keep going forward in faith.

Faith is without a doubt one of the most powerful and important things we can have. It helps us remember that we're working for something far bigger than ourselves. It helps keep us going even when we're not seeing any progress. It gives us this hope that what we're doing does matter even when it starts to feel like we're just spinning our wheels. It fills us with this peace knowing that God will always be in control even when it seems like everything is chaotic.

The only way to assure that we succeed in anything is to keep going. It might feel like we're getting nowhere. It might feel like we're going against the grain of this world we're living in. It may even feel like we're at the end of what's possible. But we have to follow Christ wherever He leads us. It doesn't have to make sense, look normal, or happen quickly. As long as we're focused on Him then we're heading the right way!

It's so easy to get discouraged because we like to rely on what we can see. That's why faith is so scary to some people. Not seeing the results easily makes us wonder if we're doing the right thing. Not seeing this perfectly laid out plan makes us wonder how things will turn out. We just have to trust. We have to be confident in the work that God is doing in our lives to lead us to the promises that He has. If we give up, lose hope, or start doubting then we may very well miss out on the life that only faith can lead us to.

I know it can be scary. I know it can be frustrating. But I also know without any question that when push comes to shove, choosing faith over anything else will always be the right choice. Don't worry about what you're eyes tell you. We can only see such a tiny piece of the puzzle that is life. But God, He see everything and He knows what is possible. Have faith in Him, His promises, and the process. It will definitely be worth it!

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