Quotes and Faith

Some quotes and thoughts that I found that I liked:

• Faith doesn't get you around problems, it takes you through them...
• an-gel : An immortal being attendant upon God; a very kind and lovable person; a helping or guiding spirit.
• And as I prayed, Gabriel, who I had seen in a vision, flew to me, and said, "I have come to help you and to give you insight into God's plan... for He loves you dearly. - Daniel 9:21
• Some don't believe in miracles. They say, "What happens is by chance" They rush through God's creation, Without a passing glance. But for those that look and listen throughout each precious day they will find the tracks of Angels, as they move along their way! - Andie Hellem
• If a man does not make new acquaintance as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. - Samuel Johnson

Just to comment on the first quote there. Faith is a hard one to maintain. I can remember when I first gave my life to the Lord and decided that I have faith in the Lord , that nothing was going to shake that it. I was going to be determined to believe in the unseen. Faith to me was believing that God was in control of my life. He was guiding me in the right direction to happiness and confidence. I had awareness of His presence in the littlest details of my life. It was thrilling to constantly see them. It heighted the happiness everytime.

Now that time has passed, it seems to get harder to recognize those little details. Not sure why other then its just part of the process and cycle of life. If you think about how your marriage grows over time, you probably can honestly say that you don't love your husband (spouse) the same way you did at the beginning. I am more in love with my husband now and appreciate, love and care for him with deeper meaning. Mainly due to the trails and tests that we've been through over the years. Now its been hard and sometimes I thought to myself is it worth it? But I can say that it has. Looking back its been worth it. The level of trust I have for him at any level of vulnerability I have is 100%. I know that he will love me unconditionally. This is how I want my love for the Lord to be. A 100% unconditional love and trust. Like it says in Prov 3:5-6. I do know though that it is going to take some trails and tests of my faith (faith in the unseen) to get to that point. Someday ~ but its going to take some growing up, I believe.

I guess what I need to do is just make a conscience effort to be the person Christ wants me to be. Love Him, love others. No matter how hard that may be at times. When the pressure builds in my life, I pray that I cling hard to that unseen God that promises Love in return.

Due 7:9 Know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love HIm and keep His commandments.

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Dear Heavenly Father, Lord above ~ Master of all,

I desire to live my life in a way that is pleasing and reflects the Love of Christ to others. Help me, Lord to be more compassionate, understanding and keen to the needs of others. Help me to notice when someone needs a friend and needs help. Use me, Lord to be what you want me to be for others. Even when I may be lacking in faith of your loving graces upon my life, I desire to hang on to your promises and push through the doubt. I thank you for the awareness and the desire you've put in my heart and I only hope that I can be used for your glory! In your loving name I pray.....Amen!!!!