The Fight- Faith

Hebrews 11:1
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (KJV)

Being the biblical slacker that I am, there is a lot of theology that I do not know. And unfortunately, more often than not, I am more familiar with the overused and often times misquoted cliche versus and sayings of the Bible. However, if there was a verse to sum up my current feelings, it would be Hebrews 11:1.

Why...?

Well, at this point, I look at my current situation and surroundings and many times say, "Lord, I know what I believe you for, but there is no feasible way that these things could possibly happen." ...sounds like ye of little faith, I know lol. However, this is the battle that I'm facing daily... this test of faith. And lately, its been increasingly difficult. What does one do when patience starts to wear thin, and there seems like there's no end in sight?

My answer- continue to seek Him more. The more I feel like my faith and patience is slipping, the tighter I need to hold onto Him... the more I need to dig in my heels for the long haul. I have to keep reminding myself that God in His own time will open doors and make a way. And when He does, I will have no choice but to thank Him and worship Him for all that He has done, because I know that it would only be through Him that my little seeds of faith have borne fruit.

The Non-Option: Birthing Ishmaels. With impatience comes the temptation to birth Ishmaels, or rather take matters into one's own hands like Abraham did with Haggar. And trust me, in those moments of weakness, the idea to make things happen seem quite tasty. Too bad those tasty morsels have a bitter aftertaste...

In the interim, I shall continue to hold on, be encouraged through the word and fellowship with others. And most of all remember that through this season of growth, God knows all, and sees all, far beyond surroundings, my feelings, and my thoughts. I want the best that God has for me, and I refuse to let a little (or a lot) of discouragement take me away from this.