The Great Battle: Faith vs. Wishing

In the last two years, or maybe three, this has been my main topic of life. I always felt that I believed in God enough. But it was always I-will-figure-a-way-out kind of battle. I mean I struggled most of my life trying to please Him and do right. But I have learned that just believeing in God is not all there is to faith. Faith is a verb, an action, something you do. It takes all the thoughts you have in you to say, "it is so" or "i believe". It is not just speaking the words or thinking them, it is acting in such a way that doubt does not cross your path. Because doubt will show up when you try to flex those faith muscles.

So I just wanted to say that I have also learned that you have to have faith that goes beyond the critics. Talk about something great you want to do in your life and see who your critics are. They will be flushed out. There will be naysayers in every crowd. You might even find some familiar faces. Those friends and family who we always thought "had our backs". Even your own voice. But all that will become irrelevant. You must remember the difference....

The difference between wishing vs. faith

Wishing is always what we do. Wishing we had more faith. Wishing we could do this that or the other. But Faith goes beyond criticism and it established by wisdom. Faith comes by hearing. How can you believe for more than enough if you surround yourself or let in ideas of there isnt enough ("in this economy" lol!). Stand up, whip your thoughts into shape, feed your mind good news and good Word and the others...they can wait. Its just that simple.

Getting older is kinda crazy, but I am understanding more and more purpose. Mine in fact. And that I dont have all the dog gone answers and its not always so easy, but there is plenty to be thankful for and happy with. I know now. I dont "wish that I knew" anymore.