Faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence
of things not seen.
Example: On a windy day you feel the air, and you see
objects blown around.
The wind cannot be seen. Yet, it is the substance and the
evidence by the air you feel, and what you see happening. You know that the components within the wind are powerful.
The key word is Hope.
It is the power beyond the things
you feel and see: It is the power you can focus on to
reach your goals. Hope is a component of faith. Faith is power. It is a gift from God.
Do not focus on a challenge,
regardless of the force it present
The one big mistake you can ever make in life, as you travel
upon your path toward your goal, is to focus on a challenge. What happen when
people focus on a challenge? They lose hope. Fear of failure take over their
thoughts, they panic and fail. This can cause a person to revert back to the
past.
Reverting back to the past life, removes the focus away from
the future. It is impossible for the past and the future to be focused on at
the same time. When looking back while
going forward, something happens within the mind that causes an imbalance: Fear
and panic starts to take control of the body and mind: The person then loses control
of the ability to believe that he or she can move forward.
A life story:
(Scene: The ship is in the middle of the sea, and there is a
great storm)
If you have read the story of Peter, a disciple of Jesus,
who was able to walk upon the water at Jesus command to come to him upon the
water: as long as Peter kept his focus on Jesus he was able to get off his
ship, and walk upon the water to meet Jesus. He made the one big mistake: He took his eyes off Jesus, and begin to focus
on the strong wind; immediately, he started to sink because of fear, and he
panic. He realized he needed help, so he cried out in distress, “Lord, save me.” Immediately, Jesus stretched out his hand,
and caught him. He then said to Peter, O thou of little faith, and Jesus asked
Peter this question: Wherefore did you doubt?
Jesus identified himself when he approached the ship by
saying, “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.” And Peter answered him and
said, “Lord, if it be thou, bid me to come unto thee on the water.” And he said
to Peter, “Come.”
The writer of this story informs us, the ship was now in the
midst of the sea, tossed with waves; for the wind was contrary. And in the
fourth watch of the night, Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when
his disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying,” It is a
spirit.” And they cried out for fear. And he said to them, “Be of good cheer;
It is I; be not afraid.” Source of story: Matthew 14: 24-31
Through the storms of life, we long to hear the words Jesus
spoke to Peter and those on the ship that was tossed by the strong wind and
waves. Be of good cheer. It is I. Be not afraid.
God is our power of hope. Through prayers, and songs of
inspirations as well as music, our faith and hope is increased, and many goals
are achieved.
Written by Ellen Jean Barrier
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