"For we walk by faith, not by sight:" 2 Corinthians 5:7


In these times of economic struggling, faith seems to have disappeared. The topic of most conversations is some type of struggle to make ends “meet.” The ends never meet . . . they just wave at each other from a distance. A trip to the grocery store or to the doctor’s office leaves a lasting image of “how high will the prices go” on faces as they disappear into this game--called life. None of us is exempt from the financial woes of this world. But I know that God is still in control. He still commands us to have faith to believe that He IS GOD.

My mind raced back to 15-years ago when my "faith walk” began. I gave up a great job with excellent benefits to be free to serve wherever God would lead. I was ridiculed, laughed at, worried about, but prayed for by the family of God. I have had my share of doubting days, but I can say God has kept His word. "The just shall live by faith." (Galatians 3:11b) I have learned more and matured more as I walk by faith.

Pastor E. K. Bailey says, "Faith is acting like it’s so, even when it’s not so, in order that it be so." I remember buying a rake and hammer for a house that I had no money to buy, BUT GOD. I wrote my first book with no knowledge of publishing, BUT GOD. I spent most of my life telling stories never wanting to be a speaker, BUT GOD. I have learned to just believe and walk on.

Maybe your faith is somewhat shaky today, just stop and believe God. You can trust Him for whatever you need. Take faith by the hand and keep walking.