Nothing but Faith and Hope

A lot of times in life, we have to take some risks and make tough decisions but the normal human reaction to change is resistance; we would rather have things the way we are used to, I mean, change can be very scary. The devil uses inertia to ruin a lot of projects, you don't want to know how many people die with their dreams simply because they didn't have courage enough to step out of their comfort zones and give it a trial. 

I came across a very nice motivational quote recently. It goes thus: "It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power." -Alan Cohen. I know you would agree with me that this quote is true. I have actually had moments when I didn't feel courageous and instead of facing my fears, I would make excuses and procastinate. With God's help, recently, I have become more courageous, I have learnt to procastinate less, focus my mind more on the things I want and less on the things I fear. By so doing, I have become a happier person.

How come?

You turn on the light switch because you believe that the electric supply won't fail but you don't trust the God that said "Let there be light"? Genesis 1: 3

You go to the doctor because you believe s/he can diagnose your illness and prescribe the right medicine or treatment but you don't trust the Lord who promised to protect you from all sickness? Deuteronomy 7: 15a

You go to your hairdresser to cut or style your hair to maintain your image but you don't trust the God that says "I will be your God throughout your lifetime until your hair is white with age. I made you and I will care for you, I will carry you along and save you"? Isaiah 46:4

You seldom get to work late but you struggle with keeping the sabbath day holy? Exodus 31: 12 - 15

You can study your school texts, read journals and check statuses on facebook, twitter etc but you don't study the Book of Instruction continually. You don't meditate on it day and night? Joshua 1: 8

You can talk to your friends and family about everything but you only remember to talk with God when you are in difficult situations depite the fact that you are meant to "trust in Him at all times. Pour out your heart to Him, for God is our refuge"? Psalm 62: 8

Take a moment to ponder on these facts and make the necessary ammendments. May the Lord help us come to a knowledge of the truth.

1 Timothy 2: 4. Amen