Faith That Works

"... You have faith and I have works; show me your faith without the works, and I will show you my faith by my works"

-- James 2:18 / New American Standard Bible

It is important to remember that the work required to build and sustain our faith is an ongoing process.  Corrie ten Boom advised, "Be filled with the Holy Spirit; join a church where the members believe the Bible and know the Lord; seek the fellowship of other Christians; learn and be nourished by God's Word and His many promises.  Conversion is not the end of your journey - it is only the beginning."

The work of nourishing your faith can and should be joyful work.  The hours that you invest in Bible study, prayer, meditation and worship should be times of enrichment and celebration.  And, as you continue to build your life upon a foundation of faith, you will discover that the journey toward spiritual maturity lasts a lifetime.  As a child of God, you are never fully "grown," instead, you can continue "growing up" every day of your life.  And that's exactly what God wants you to do.

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Lord, when we are filled with uncertainty and doubt, give us faith.  Today, Lord and forever, we will place our trust in You.