Word for the day: “The gift of faith for your life and leadership.”
Good morning, Leaders,
As you go through your daily life, each one of us experiences difficult situations. When we often go through pain and even some suffering, we are surprised that these situations find their way into our lives, and we can forget that God has told us that we will experience hardships. We are given the gift of faith from God and are taught to use faith to fight back, but a lot of the time, we do not. In complex or confusing times, we are quick to worry about them instead of having faith.
EMBRACE THE GIFT OF FAITH FOR YOUR LIFE AND LEADERSHIP.
The grace of God has given us the gift of faith, not because we deserve it but because of the everlasting goodness of His works. It is important to also know that this gift is not in exchange for us accomplishing good works. Appreciation for this gift should fill our hearts with humility, knowing we've been given something we could never achieve on our own.
When we do go through hardships, whether they be financial troubles, painful relationships, damaged health, or questioning our self-worth, it is hard for us to realize that God is still always working in us. This is because, as humans, we use our beliefs based on what we see and not by faith, which God tells us to focus on. (II Corinthians 4:16-18) It reminds us it can be difficult to trust God during uncertain times, but as believers, we know that His ways are not our ways, and He will ultimately work all things for good (Isaiah 55:8-9, Genesis 50:20).
POINT TO PONDER:
Faith in difficult times can allow you to find peace in God’s presence. Being unfaithful can harden your heart with pride and cause you to grow distant in your relationship with the Lord. Learning to give up all your struggles and problems to God can lift a heavy burden off yourself. God has given us the gift of faith so that we may use it to recognize His works and not be in constant worry when we are surrounded by uncertainties.
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