Faith

" ... because whatever has been born of God conquers the world.  This is the victory that has conquered the world:  our faith"  - 1 John 5:4
 

The first element of a successful life is faith:  faith in God, faith in His Son, and faith in His promises.  If we place our lives in God's hands, our faith is rewarded in ways that we as human beings with clouded vision and limited understanding can scarcely comprehend.  But, if we seek to rely solely upon our own resources, or if we seek earthly success outside the boundaries of God's commandments, we reap a bitter harvest for ourselves and for our loved ones.
 

Do you desire the abundance and success that God has promised?  Then trust Him today and every day that you live.  Then, when you have entrusted your future to the Giver of all things good, rest assured that your future is secure, not only for today, but also for all eternity.  You will suffer loss in this world - I have.  And all those who read this, know this is true.  But, even though I have suffered great loss, I desire the abundance and success that God has promised to me.  And I trust Him today and every day that I live.  I know my future is secure.  Is yours?

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"Every man lives by faith, the nonbeliever as well as the saint; the one by faith in natural laws and the other by faith in God"  -- A.W. Tozer

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Lord, in the dark moments of our lives, help us to remember that You are always near and that You can overcome any challenge.  Keep us mindful of Your love and Your power, so that we may live courageously and faithfully today and every day.  Amen.