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"Keep the faith"

2/5/2015

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Our word this week for Five Minute Friday is....
KEEP

When the waves are soaring to the clouds it crashes down pummeling our helpless soul. The rain keeps pelting down onto our bodies as we are stuck out on the boat... the storm is at it's maximum strength. We are desperate for just a ray of sunshine. It's our weakest hour and we are brought to our knees pleading for the darkness to end- we are told to keep the faith. Praise God for what you are going through because He will save us from our troubles. Psalms 138:7 NLT says,

Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me.
"Keep the faith," is a saying that I hear many others tell their friends and family when the hard times hit. But, what's it mean? How does one keep that faith when their world is unraveling at the seams? Faith is more than a religion. It may seem complex to those who sort of sway back and forth thinking, "It's a nice idea, but..." 

When I handed my life over to our savior it was a game changer. There wasn't a doubt in my mind that no matter what I was handed, God would pull me through. Faith is simple. It's believing and knowing that God is our creator, Jesus Christ died for our sins and He sent the Holy Spirit down to guide us along our journey. Faith is the desire to keep love in our hearts just as Jesus loves us. Faith is leaning on our Lord for absolutely everything we do. Faith is serving God and seeking his will for us. It's that purpose that makes our life have meaning. So, when I tell someone, "keep the faith," it's not just a phrase I say to pacify them. It's filled with meaning, especially for those who may not have built a strong foundation with God yet. So my friends, if you find yourself in the middle of a vengeful storm, Keep the faith, because as Psalms 138:7 promises us, "He will save us from our troubles."
8 Comments
Melinda Hollis link
2/5/2015 03:36:32 pm

I love that verse. I'm going to go underline that right now. Faith is so simple. It's us humans that make it complicated. Good words.

Hugs,
Melinda
(visiting from FMF)

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Shannon Bibby
2/6/2015 03:46:20 pm

Thanks so much for stopping by Melinda! It's true- humans complicate things beyond what we should. But, as we learn more about God, He simplifies things so we are able to see His glory and light! What an awesome God we serve :)

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Andrew Budek-Schmeisser link
2/5/2015 04:20:02 pm

At this time in my life, God sometimes seems quite distant. Pain's unremitting, and tomorrow will be worse as the illness they say will kill me progresses.

But it's not hard to keep the faith. If the whole God thing's real, then the key's found in the anguished cry from Golgotha.

Jesus had to feel abandoned, so that we knew He'd understand when we feel alone.

So there's the faith I keep. This road's been walked. I see the blood trails.

And a Friend is waiting, just around the next corner.

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Shannon Bibby
2/6/2015 03:52:33 pm

Andrew, I don't know your personal journey but I pray that you feel the love of God in your heart and the distance you feel turns into a feeling of peace. The power of God is mighty and I know He is there with every breath you take. Blessings to you my friend.

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Sandra link
2/6/2015 01:36:41 am

I love that phrase you wrote " faith is a desire to keep love in our hearts" ... Thank you for your inspiring words!!! Blessings to you

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Shannon Bibby
2/6/2015 03:47:45 pm

I'm so happy these words inspired you! God is good ALL the time! Thanks for stopping by!

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Tara
2/6/2015 12:27:59 pm

It is so hard to keep the faith when life is hard. But you are right God has the power to give us that faith.

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Shannon Bibby
2/6/2015 03:48:44 pm

Thank you Tara and I appreciate you visiting my site! Blessing to you and yours :)

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