Susan's Blog: Follow up on Faith

Monday, August 01, 2005

Follow up on Faith

A couple of follow up notes on this thing called faith.

Tonight I was talking with a gentleman named Mike about faith. About not doubting God's ability to answer my prayers...but knowing that He may answer them by giving something different than what I asked for...or later on down the line.

Mike added that we know that God sees that which don't see...He can see further down the way...and know if something is good for us or not. You ever have those moments when you actually, maybe, kind of, sort of "get it". Hearing Mike's answer was one of those moments.

We can be certain that God's answer to our prayers will be one that fits His plans and purposes. And yes...I've heard what Mike said before and maybe even uttered those words myself...but it really clicked this time.

Second note...thanks to David Fisher from Pilgrim Scribblings for his kind words. David is so open and transparent...and shares so freely. I'm enriched with each trip I make to Pilgrim Scribblings. Thank you!

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David Warren Fisher said...: Susan: Thanks so much for your kind and encouraging words. We had special prayer on Sunday morning at the ballpark for Pastor Chuck. Let me know how he's doing, please. Linda sent me an update on Sunday morning before church.

In His love,

David; 6:29 AM

My Colors Will Be Clear

I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I'm a disciple of His. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, sight seeing, smooth knees, color-less dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, "chinchy" giving and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need position, promotions, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by presence, learn by faith, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.

My face is set, my gait is fast, my destination is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few. My Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity.

I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of the One that gave me life, drew the line in blood for me in the hour of my destiny.

I am one of Christ's remnant people. I belong to Him and none other. All I do to bring this life to another is done because of that blood covenant poured out for me.

I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me. I must share will all that one more might hear and be drawn from the flaming darkness that longs to consume. Reach for another, touch but one more!

Until that moment...He will have no problem in recognizing me- my colors will be clear!!!

Not only are the words inspiring but so is the man behind them. The above letter was written by a Pastor in Africa who was undergoing severe persecution. On the eve of his execution he sat down and wrote the above note.

Monday, August 01, 2005

Follow up on Faith

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The Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay – Fascinating, Compelling, Filled with Intrigue