Susan's Blog: Steadfast Faith

Friday, June 09, 2017

Steadfast Faith

Lord grant me a faith

That remains steadfast in the face of trials

Faith that does not wither or fade

But one that looks beyond this present trial

To find joy in the greater work You will accomplish

Mature and grow my faith and trust in You

When I don’t know what to do or what step to take

In faith, let wisdom be my plea

Instead of deliverance from this trial

May I ask with confidence

Knowing that God who is all wise

Gives wisdom generously to those who ask in faith

Let me not doubt You

Or turn back, only to resort to my own sinful ways

Like Christ, give me a single-minded focus

Be not double-minded and tossed around like a wave

Driven by the wind of this stormy trial

But firmly believe God as revealed in Scripture

May I trust God with confidence and unquenchable faith

Know there is a crown of life that awaits me

All because Christ bore a crown of thorns

Was crucified and died for my sin

The One who rose victorious

Will help me steadfastly persevere under trials

By Susan Wachtel

June 9, 2017

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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.

Friday, June 09, 2017

Steadfast Faith

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