Everyone has some faith, said Mueller; the difference among us is one of degree only, and the man of small faith may be simply the one who has not dared to exercise the little faith he has."
A.W. Tozer
As we look back on this past year, we need to ask ourselves, "has my faith grown?" Do I trust God and know God and depend upon God more today than I did one year ago? one month ago? one week ago? If the answer to any of those questions is "no" then I am clearly not walking by faith. When we walk, we make progress; we move in a direction. Sometimes our progress may be swift and purposeful and energetic. At other times we might be strolling along or even limping along because of exhaustion or energy--but we should still be moving forward in some way.
The amazing thing is, God loves us just as much whether we are sprinting effortlessly or limping slowly and painfully. He is right beside us--whatever our pace--guiding us, teaching us, encouraging us, strengthening us, correcting us. But we have to keep moving with Him. We have to keep seeking to grow in our faith by walking with Him. So instead of berating ourselves when our walk isn't perfect or giving up because we stumble and fall, it's time to stop looking back and determine that from this day we will walk with Him daily. We will exercise even our tiny little bit of faith and trust in Him daily in the small things and then watch as He grows our faith and trust. As for me, I'm just trying to study His Word and pray for an hour each day and write about it here--what a tiny little step of faith! But let's see where He will take me and my faith. It's not about where you start. It's about where you finish. And the destination is, well, heavenly beyond all description! To God be the glory.
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