Give Your Faith a Target

Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen;

it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.

Hebrews 11:1 (NLT)

When our focus is on our present circumstances,

we may often find ourselves down and discouraged.

There is a tendency in all of us to dwell on our problems,

what we don't have, and what's wrong with our lives.

When we do this, we are allowing the enemy to steal our hope.

A negative mind-set will keep us from moving forward in life.

Faith, on the other hand, is confidence and assurance

about the things we hope for according to the promises of God.

Like an arrow, your faith points to the target of hope.

If you don't have hope, that arrow of faith will drop to the ground.

It won't accomplish anything.

However, when you keep your hopes up,

when you keep expecting and keep believing,

it is as if that target gets larger and larger--

and easier to hit!

Choose today to live with an attitude of expectancy.

Instead of focusing on your present circumstance,

turn your attention to your hopes!

Get your hopes up!

Take captive any negative thoughts you may have.

Discard them, as they are only anchors that drag you down.

Focus on God's goodness and faithfulness.

As you do this, you'll feel that hope inside you growing.

You'll give your faith a target,

and you will move confidently into the blessing

and peace the Lord has for you!

Have a blessed & powerful day!
Kendall

A PRAYER FOR TODAY:

Heavenly Father, today I surrender every thought to You.

I choose to release my cares and concerns so I can focus

on Your goodness in my life. Thank You for the gift of faith

to see the impossible become possible as I continue

to place my hope and confidence in You.

In Jesus' Name, Amen.