Resolute in God

"My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;"  - Psalm 57:7

Who hasn't experienced poor quality, construction, and service at one time or another. Adding to our frustration and disappointment, guarantees and promises, even though freely offered, are often not always so easily made good.

The fear of broken promises, false hopes, or being left hung out to dry may be why so many are hesitant to commit themselves to Jesus Christ. If we get nipped by enough dogs we are slow to approach one in the future.

It's quite natural to have doubts and fears, especially when asked to believe in something we cannot perceive or understand with our natural senses. Satan uses this to his great advantage in order to confound, isolate, and turn us from God (1 Timothy 5:15).

And while Satan may do whatever he can to stir things up, we must understand that we are ultimately responsible for our own faith, or not. If our belief in God is strong and resolute it presents a formidable defense against Satan's attacks.

How can we bolster our faith? We can begin by going straight to the source; turn to God for help (James 1:5-8). We don't have to wait for a catastrophic event to occur before we seek Him out. God's wisdom is always just an earnest prayer away.

The Bible that may be collecting dust on the shelf is also invaluable when seeking to ease mistrust or uncertainty. It is a storehouse of nourishment for the soul and should be read, studied, and listened to habitually (Psalm 119:130; Jeremiah 15:16; Matthew 7:24).

Unconditional faith is not easily handed over. We base our fears, however, on worldly standards that do not apply to God. When we place our unwavering trust in His merciful and gracious hands, it is secured by God's eternal word (Lamentations 3:22-23).

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58; Psalm 112:7; Isaiah 26:3; Hebrews 10:23; 2 Thessalonians 3:5 

Prayer: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever; to him who alone does great wonders, for his steadfast love endures forever, amen.  - Psalm 136:1-4 (ESV)

Bless you,

Brielle