Not Blind Faith but True Faith

"We walk by faith, not by sight" 2 Corinthians 5:7

If you have plans today and something happens that rips your agenda to shreds, learn from Jesus that interruptions in our plans, no matter how terrible they appear, are not always disasters.

A good example of a disaster in a ministry is Paul and Silas getting arrested, beaten and thrown into prison. But before the night was over, they had helped a man find his way to Jesus and planted the seed of a church in Philippi.

Of course, the best example is Jesus Himself. What looks like absolute destruction of everything when He died at the cross, ultimately brought about the culmination of the salvation God planned before the foundation of the world.

Do not let the trouble of your day stop or hinder you from doing good work for God. Do not let daily troubles stop or hinder you from encouraging others. Do not let the problems you face today stop or hinder you from praying.

Prayer doesn't mean getting God to do something for us, though that is an okay thing to ask for if it is in His will & nature, but prayer is to get us into conversation with Almighty God so we can 'see' by faith what He is already doing.

Maybe your day will not be a horrible disaster but do not let even the small interruptions bother your faith in Christ Jesus.

Walking in faith does not mean we are stumbling around not seeing where we are going but that we are following the One who knows where we're going and we trust His leadership.

And God is always working. Amen

God's Sufficiency

While walking this morning, I asked God what He wanted me to do now that I have found out what is causing the pain in my head (which I understand, at this point, will not get better).

I came in from my walk to listen to Cheryl Brodersen on WJCX and during her recorded talk, she emphasized writing down daily something experienced. It sounded so needful to my situation, I heard it as God's answer to part of my new life beginning today.

I used to journal regularly. So today, I began writing of what is happening with this new illness and what God is doing in my life through it.

The last time God had me write something down through a tough time in my life, it became an EBook. (See sidebar Link for Squished! Why God Seemingly Destroys Our Fruit) I'm not going to write this journal with that in mind. This is between God and me for now, but rereading my book, I can rejoice in reviewing what God does is so awesome. He does un-explainable things in situations we haven't the means to understand but our trust in Him is for His praise and glory. Trust fully on Him for all things.

I have osteoarthritis in my right side jaw. I do not endorse self-diagnoses but this article explains the trouble somewhat, nor do I especially endorse this website or its accuracy.

(Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/temporomandibular-disorders 

"Concerning this thing, I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.

And He said, "My grace is sufficient for you; for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." 2 Corinthians 12:8 & 9

At this time, I will not claim I believe this verse is my personal future, yet I believe it is true. Am I looking forward to how God will be glorified through me in this trial? Yes & No. This illness physically hurts and I'm a wimp in pain but I fully believe God will see me through it all.

So, what happens daily, I will try to keep writing about it if only to look at it and talk it over with God when in prayer and worship. And when I'm most needful.

Guest Blog (YouTubeVideo) Focus On Jesus

This is a video of a friend speaking at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Exeter Maine.

Linda Griffin Handzel uses her great sense of humor, combined with her love of 

Jesus and trust in God in ministering to women around Maine and New England. 

Through tragically losing her husband in a motorcycle accident, 

she learned to love Jesus more and more. In her personal grief 

during her painful circumstances that stretched her faith, God 

brought Linda to a new place of service into a ministry to help 

widows and hurting women.

Linda's delivery of the Good News is a fresh a dose of smiles and laughter in anyone's day.

This video is a good representation of Linda's style and wonderful personality. 

Click this link Linda Griffin Handzel Video YouTube to 
see and hear Linda's comedic approach to Peter walking on water 
from Matthew 14, while applying a great lesson of keeping your 
eyes on Jesus. There is nothing better for a Christian in a
storm to do than call out to Jesus for help.

Click this link to go to Linda's Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/lists/493303820757115

Please leave her a comment

& Cornerstone Baptist Church's website

http://www.cbcexeter.com/

Permission to post this video was given by 

Cornerstone Baptist Church 

&

Linda Griffin Handzel