I AM EMBRACING FAITH

“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1

It doesn’t have to be visible to be obtainable.

A couple of days ago one of my best friends walked for her double masters and I couldn’t be prouder. Not just because it places her in the top 9% of people in the US, but because I have been there for every step of this journey with her and saw how difficult it was to maintain almost the exact same lifestyle she had before but adding studies (and she’s a dog mom!) There was even a period in time where she wasn’t sure if she was going to continue or just stop all together. I know I’ve been there plenty of times myself with large projects in my life. And when you get to those points where everything feels impossible, emotions run high, and there’s no relief or solution in sight… where do you turn?

These are the moments when Faith plays the biggest and best role. It’s not an emotion but it is definitely an emotion regulator. You see, faith is believing that anything is possible although there’s nothing tangible to really support that. It’s knowing that you can accomplish every goal you set for yourself… even when the odds are stacked against you. It’s turning down a job you need because it’s not the job that will be best for you. It’s applying for a loan when all the others have turned you down. It’s trusting your instincts and believing God can and will make everything work out for you. It’s truly believe that God favors you. Let’s affirm.

Affirmation 1: I am embracing faith. It’s not enough to have faith, you have to truly embrace it for it to work the way it should. I’ll explain. Faith is an easy concept really, because it doesn’t require you do anything but believe. But if your believe isn’t solid in foundation you won’t actually put your trust in it… you’ll only say it out of habit or because you don’t want to be accused of not having it. When you are actively in faith mode there is a peace that comes over you making it possible for you to actually believe it will work.

Affirmation 2: Faith walk is not straight walk… and that’s ok! So remember that peace wash I just mentioned? Easier said than done, friends! Especially when mental hiccups and illness come into play. My anxiety has made faith HARD, okay? I have cried and panicked and questioned more than most, I’m sure. But that doesn’t mean I don’t have faith, it doesn’t mean I don’t believe. It just means I need to use my toolbox of breathing exercises, meditation, prayer and positive affirmations to get me back where I need to be. My biggest assist is talking to my therapist and spiritual advisors and they assure me over and over again that just because it’s not perfect faith doesn’t make it absent or inactivated faith.

Affirmation 3: Favor ain’t fair. Now I didn’t write this one, but I keep it close to my heart and I hope you’ll keep it close to yours. God favors the faithful. Not the skilled, not the educated, not the perfect… the faithful. The scripture says all we have to do to be favored is abide in Him and keep His words in our hearts. That’s not a lot, right? Live right, Love God, and that faith walk can activate.

My friends, thank you for walking in faith with me! I know it’s not easy or fair when the blessings we want don’t come when we want them or the way we want them. But I believe for you that what is destined for your life and what the unique promises of God are for you will become yours just as soon as you let go of expectations and proof and embrace faith with your whole heart. I love you, and as always, I’m rooting for you. Keep conquering daily!