The Proverbs 31 team is celebrating with a Carnival of Giveaways and we are inviting you to join us! What are we celebrating? YOU! We are so thankful for your partnership and friendship that we want to throw a party!! Since you can’t have a party without presents, we’ve decided to offer a free gift at every blog stop in our Carnival.
I’m giving away my book, An Untroubled Heart along with a clutch purse for those fun summer evenings! For your chance to win, leave a comment about how you have clutched faith in fearful times OR how fear still has a clutch on you. Check back tomorrow to see if you win!
Other stops and prizes at the Carnival included:
Wendy Blight http://www.wendyblight.com/ is giving away a copy of the One Year Chronological Bible and her book Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner: The Transforming Power of God’s Story.
Shari Braendel http://www.sharibraendel.blogspot.com/ is givng away 3 beautiful jewelry pieces to begin a spring wardrobe with! One for a Glamour Girl, one for a Movie Star and one for a Rock Star!
Whitney Capps http://www.whitneycapps.blogspot.com/ is giving away a $30 Francesca’s Gift card, redeemable at http://www.francescascollections.com/
Melanie Chitwood www.melaniechitwood.com/ is giving away One marriage conference call (see her blog for details) and her new book, What a Wife Needs from Her Husband.
Lynn Cowell http://www.lynncowell.com/ is giving away a prize for mom and a prize for a teen girl in her life – the 3 book series B.A.B.E. series by Andrea Stephens (Beautiful, Accepted, Blessed, Eternally Significant) for the teen and for Mom a $10 gift card to Starbucks along with Lynn’s CD “Building a Bridge to Your Child’s Heart”.
Karen Ehman http://www.karenehman.com/ is giving away a Winter White Basket centered on Psalm 51:7 “Wash me and I will be whiter than snow” that includes Skin Milk body wash, a white loofah, Winter White Citrus Bath & Body Works products, white lily linen and room sprays, white hot cocoa, a white mug and white-chocolate macadamia nut cookies. Along with it, a copy of her book on celebrations entitled Homespun Memories for the Heart: More Than 200 Ideas to Make Unforgettable Moments.
Suzie Eller http://www.suzieeller.com/ is giving away a webcam!
Zoe Elmore www.zoeelmore@blogspot.com is giving away a journal, a copy of My Heart’s Cry by Anne Graham Lotz and a piece of jewelry Zoe style!
Charlene Kidd http://www.charlenekidd.blogspot.com/ Charlene is giving away a $20.00 Starbucks Gift Card and a copy of Karen Ehman’s book: A Life That Says Welcome, Simple Ways to Open Your Heart and Home to Others.
Tracie Miles http://www.traciemiles.com/ is giving away her CD “Overcoming Stress with Extraordinary Faith” and a Soulmates Slipper with Christian Notepad and Pen.
Rachel Olsen http://www.rachelolsen.com/ is giving away Bread for Life”: a hardback copy of The Daily Message: Through the Bible in One Year by Eugene Peterson (which you can read this along with her this year) and the Williams-Sonoma Muffins cookbook.
Wendy Pope http://www.wendypope.org/ is giving away a copy of her book Out of the Mouths of Babes and her CD Yes, No, and Maybe of a Balanced Life Luann Prater http://www.luannprater.com/ & http://www.encouragementcafe.com/ Luann is giving away an Encouragement Cafe mug and t-shirt for both sites!
LeAnn Rice http://www.leannrice.com/ is giving away a copy of her cookbook Sharing Grace: Recipes- Family Traditions-Gift ideas and a Starbucks gift card.
Susanne Scheppmann http://www.susannescheppmann.blogspot.com/ is giving away her Birds in My Mustard Tree Bible Study with an I-tunes gift card.
Renee Swope http://www.reneeswope.com/ is giving away Lysa TerKeurst’s Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl DVD Set and her CD message, Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt on DVD.
Lysa TerKeurst http://www.lysaterkeurst.com/ is giving away is a Mom’s Book Club gift pack including 4 copies of Lysa’s book, Am I Messing Up My Kids? and a 30-minute Q&A; conference call with Lysa.
Van Walton http://www.vanwalton.blogspot.com/ is giving away her DVD for children – From the Pound to the Palace
Glynnis Whitwer http://www.glynniswhitwer.com/ is giving away her book work@home: A Practical Guide for Woman Who Want to Work from Home and a French Country Wire Silverware Basket
She Reads http://www.shereads.org/ is giving away two novels, Watch Over Me by Christa Parrish and Screen Play, by Chris Coppernoll, and chocolate, courtesy of the authors. They will tell the story of how their writing brought them together – a love story, quite literally, fit for a novel!
RadRevolution http://www.radrevolution.org/ Our ministry to teen girls is giving away a copy of Do the Hard Thing along with a RadRev t-shirt!
Thanks for coming to our Carnival! I hope you win lots of prizes!!!!
The winner of “His Princess” book from yesterday is…Monique! Congrats!!!
Staci says
I have clutched faith many times!!!! It is what carries me through those difficult times in life!!!! Most recently, my husband lost his job – just celebrated (ha, ha) one year. However, through all things we see as negative, we must remember God has a better plan. It is opening doors that we didn't think of and some that we were too scared to open before! It is empowering to see the faith and trust we have now that we were too scared to have before they became necessary! Hope that makes sense.
Staci
Danielle says
I first clutched faith 9 years ago when our son had a severe illness and almost didn't survive. It brought me to my knees and I realized I wasn't in control of the situation I had to put my faith in God and let him do the rest. Every time I am in a struggle or let fear creep in I remember what God did when I completely put my faith in him. It is amazing what can happen when you let go and let God bear the burden and give you peace and comfort.
Cindy in PA says
I have learned over the years that when facing fear, I lean heavily on God for comfort and guidance. He is the One who can handle my burden in all its messiness and ugliness. He heals my fear, strengthens my faith and then in the future brings me a glimmer of wisdom as to why my past experience braces me for my future experience(s).
LadyDy says
I "clutch" onto hope thru the truth I find in Scriptures like Jer. 29:11 when at almost 60 I wonder what God wants me to be "when I grow up" !
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Cindy aka Sunshine says
Seems I have clutched faith more times than I can count. Most times it is that faith that has carried me through. Although lately, seems like I am clutching fear. I don't understand how that happens. One minute you are full of faith and the tne next fear takes over. But I know that clutching to my faith will get me where I am going.
Tiffany says
I have clutched to faith many times in my life. A very recent example would be the end of 2008 and most of 2009. It was a tough year for my family. My mother-in-law passed away, my husband was working 60-80 hours a week but we were struggling financially, and we were expecting our second daughter. The stress of all these added up to a tense marriage. I am so incredibly thankful because over the past 3-5 months I see so many great changes taking place in all aspects of our lives but most importantly my husband and I working through the stress and getting closer with each day. Thank you Lord!
Phyllis says
I found myself clutching my faith when my husband and I separated, then divorced. Through God's grace, we reconciled our marriage and we are now happily married.
Jeannie says
I have clutched onto faith with God's Word repeated out loud. I can't wait to read your book whether I win or not. Have a blessed day!
Mary Lou says
I have clutched faith many times and sure I will clutch it some more in the future, maybe even today. One time that I clutched it was when we decided to close the formal office and move his law office to the house about eighteen months ago and I am his only employee. God has confirmed over and over how it was the right thing to do. He has come thru in the past few weeks with a big job. He is the Only thing that makes sense to hold on to. Nothing else matters. Mary Lou dlowran1(at)comcast(dot) net
Pen to Paper; Spirit to Soul says
I have had to learn to grab hold of God in the dark times in our marriage…hubs brought a secret issue into our marriage that has threatened to tear us apart a few times. However, God is gracious and loving and after 21 yrs, we are still going at loving one another each day!!!
Would love to read your book!
Pamela in TX
Michelle says
The Lord has brought me through a most trying time recently. One where I clutched faith!! I spent 7 weeks in the hospital, away from family and friends. A time where the LORD was softening my heart. What came out of that is a love for Jesus so great, I don't believe anyone can grasp it away. I now spend my early morning hours, before anyone wakes up, reading God's word while he is hugging me. It's such a wonderful way to begin my day. Just the two of us, my beloved & me embraced.
moma3homeschool{at}gmail{dot}com
sagreen125 says
I had to clutch on to faith this past fall, when my mom died, and my parents and sister lived 6 hours away. My husband and other kids could not come in till right before the funeral. And I got all the attacks from my sisters. And when they could be with their husbands each night, I was alone with no one but the Lord to comfort me. When I came home, I looked back and knew it was the Lord with me. Held me up each night and day I dealt with the attacks from my sisters.
Lisa V. says
I guess you can say I'm clutching faith now. My husband and I have somehow found ourselves in a financial mess. We're considering bankruptcy. Yet at the same I'm frozen in a state of indecision. So yet I know HE is with us, I need to take steps of faith to improve our current situation.
lisa07882@gmail.com
Michelle says
I clutched faith several years ago when a rift in my family left me as the only family member still helping my brother-in-law care for my very ill sister. Although I was quite certain in my heart that it was God's will for me to support my sister, the pain and difficulty of the situation has had me holding tightly to my faith ever since – all part of God's great plan, I'm sure. Praise the Lord.
Michelle
Julie says
I have clutched to my faith when in the midst of serving God, satan rears his ugly head. The knowledge that I serve a Mighty God and that I was being obedient to His plan was exactly the clutch I needed! In Him, Julie
Sonya says
I am clutching faith right now! My personal life is in turmoil, my finances are in shambles, and my health could be better. But I know I am sheltered beneath His wings, and He is there for me like no other.
LyonsLady says
I am still clutching to faith!!! My husband just went through chemo/radiation treatments last year for cancer…Healed by the Hand of God!!! Daily I ask God about my home/office cleaning service because I am losing clients…I know He has a plan! Jeremiah 32:27
Gods Peace to you all!!!
O'Nealya Gronstal says
Recently I have decided to clutch faith and faith alone. To trust God that He knows what He is up to and that He will fill me with every gifting needed to fulfill His Call!
Heather V says
What a great phrase- "clutched faith"! One of the most recent for me and my family was when my mom was in a life threatening accident and sustained a closed head injury giving her a 50% chance of living. I clung to the fact that Jesus is the Name above all other Names including her accident. She had a closed head injury (which is a name) but Jesus in the Name above all others. Her injury had to bow to his higher authority and power. And whether her injury resulted in death or an altered life, He was still on the throne and was the name above all other names. What a peace that brought to our family!
Horse Prairie Chatterer says
I clutched faith 11 years ago when my husband loaded all his worldly good in the back of his jeep and told me he was going to a place where even I couldn't find him. We were in the midst of building a house, living in a trailer with electricity, no running water, the house, though enclosed, uninhabitable. My husband had been drinking heavily for the last 7 years. I stood frozen and prayed I knew God would take care of me, and he did. He soften my husband heart. My husband came back into the trailer, and went to bed. The next day, particularly after being confronted by a friend, my husband quit drinking.. We've finished the house, and still, through faith, work at our relationship with each and with our God.
lisa_pritts says
I am learning to 'clutch' faith now. My husband and I have have several debts and we are trying to stay ahead. Everytime I'm ready to 'give up' and talk of filing bankruptcy ~ my husband stops me and reminds me to turn it all over to the Lord. He has always been there for us and provided.
Angie says
When my dad passed away I wanted to show my faith in the Lord and the comfort I found in the Lord. I decided to do this by reading to verses at the funeral. I was very nervous, but clutched my faith prayed for strength and comfort. It was such a great feeling when people asked me how I was able to maintain composure and do that, and I was able to reply, "With God's help!"
Becca says
I am blessed to life with a man who has shown me how to clutch God in every situation. From the moment that we met and that first scared "do you want to go to church with me" conversation, God has enriched our lives, helped us hold on to each other through his law school journey, clasped our hands together in marriage last May, and continues to seize our spirits as we learn how to be married.
Through the road of life, God has held on to me and I've learned how to clutch onto him.
Becca
bguido@gmail.com
Robin says
I love this clutching idea…but isn't it interesting the times of my greatest need….When I thought I was the one doing the "clutching" My Sweet Savior is the one holding on to me.
Sylvia Goode Basham says
Prov 46.1 "God is my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." And as I recall, you love to give away purses, don't you 🙂
Janet says
I am clutching to faith as we cope with losing my grandmother to alzheimer's disease. It is very hard to watch her disenegrate into a person that we no longer recognize as granny. Her shell is still here but the granny I know and love is gone. It is hard for me to cope with and understand how a loving, faithful, mercy filled, forgiving God can allow such a thing to happen and yet at the same time I see myself clutching Him ever tighter as I see myself letting go, losing control and submitting to Him. Without Him I would be nothing, without Him I'd surely fail. What a sweet reminder that I am not in control, praise God one much greater than me is!!
Thanks for such an awsome giveaway!
Janet Jackson
i_luv_lordcyan@yahoo.com
DeenafromIowa says
I am clutching fear right now. It sometimes feels like I am afraid of everything always making plans for the worse possible senario.
Lindsey says
I clutched faith when I was pregnant with my daughter. I was seriously ill with pre-eclampsia and had no idea what would happen to my baby and I. I had given into the worry monster until I made the decision that I would PRAY EVERY SINGLE time I began to worry. This brought me sooo close to Jesus and I am sooo proud to say He protected my body and my childs!
llanghans@yahoo.com
Tonya Ingram says
Fear… I was just reading on fear this week, and this morning. I have a fear of me never having a God-fearing husband.
Eagles Wings says
I clutched to my faith in Sept 2008 when my husband got laid off of his job after his company had moved us 8 hours from our families and friends. The Lord reminded me he loved me one Sunday when I was beginning to feel streched – Pastor got up and put up Zeph 3:17 on the screen, I knew GOD was watching over us!!!
Linda says
I am clutching faith through God's Word right now. My husband and I are facing major financial problems and, with that, I am facing problems with my husband's withdrawal from our marriage and God.
cupcake says
I have been and still am clutching faith as we have been unemployed for a year and have had two hospital stays during that time. The Lord has just blessed us with a job. I'm holding on to the fact that He has and He will continue to provide for us.
krisievert says
I am clutching tightly today, or at least praying God is clutching tightly onto me.
R says
I find that I must "clutch" faith daily to make it thru the daily fears of this world, fear so easily overtakes us. I would love to win this book. All the P31 girls devotions are such an encouragement. Thanks so much for all you guys do!
God bless,
Renea H
harrinr@vmcmail.com
khart says
Sometimes clutching faith is all you can do. Twelve years ago when we daughter passed away suddenly, clutching faith was all I had – nothing about the situation made sense. I simply clung to God with all I had within me, and slowly over time, He saw me through. God has always seen me through those bumpy, troubled times.
Kathy
Deborah says
Good Morning Micca,
My faith is totally on God when my children make the wrong choices!
Deborah
Rejoicenrlord@gmail.com
Kari says
Currently clutching my faith to overcome my stronghold of insecurity!! Reading Beth Moore's latest book and praying like crazy to overcome!
Olivia Adair says
Clutching faith as I learned something quite upsetting (and fear-provoking) about a month ago from my husband.
Tracey says
I've clutched faith as I moved to a different state four years ago and took a 40% income reduction. I felt that God was leading me here and I obeyed. It wasn't easy in the beginning and I kept asking why but I remained faithful and it's been a huge blessing. I know that I am meant to be here.
Kela says
My heart overflows when I think of clutching faith. Faith has been my constant in times of trouble. Knowing that having faith will get me through, life is so peaceful!
Thank you for this cool giveaway!!
Terri in AZ says
I've had many opportunities to clutch my faith over the years. Most recently I've had to claim Jer. 29:11-13 as my almost grown kids struggle through some difficult times. I am calmer, and much less fearful, amidst the storms when I lean on Jesus' faithfulness.
Laurie says
I have so many Bible verses that I cling to and cannot just claim one. But "Nothing is impossible" with God. And "There is a time and a season for every purpose under the heavens."
God has always been there, in the good times and hard times. When He says "No", it always means that He has a better "YES" later…
As a nine year old with a severe hearing loss, I prayed that God would give me perfect hearing like everyone else. I had few friends and people made fun of me because I "talked funny." Later as an adult, I changed my prayer to keep what little hearing I had. That didn't happen, either…
Fast forward to exactly 40 years later….I now have perfect hearing because of my cochlear implants! So I now claim: "The LORD your God has blessed you in all the work of your hands. He has watched over your journey through this vast desert. These forty years the LORD your God has been with you, and you have not lacked anything." (Deuteronomy 2:7)
Shelley says
I am clutching, clinging and hanging on for dear life to faith right now….=P My amazing husband has been out of work since June (he has NEVER been out of work since he was 17 and that was awhile ago..lol) and I just know, that I know, that I know that the Lord's most gracious hand has been upon us. He has shown us His faithfulness in SO many ways these past month.
Alicia says
I grew up a very anxious person, with an anxiety disorder that basically ruled my life. When I flew to Italy last year it all came to its peak. I was certain that our plan was going to crash and I was going to die. I had to trust that God was good and He was faithful and that fear was not of God — especially a fear of death, because Jesus conquered the grave and dying would only mean going to be with my eternal Father! The 4 flights I took within that 2 week time period really showed me the faithfulness of God to give me His peace.
Faith says
I "clutch" my faith often, but it was really tested a year ago when my newborn daughter was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. I learned that God can use bad "stuff" to bring us closer to him. I praise Him daily that though she has this disease, it is MUCH milder than most and she is for all intensive purposes VERY healthy:)
patricia e says
Hi Micca,
I clutch on to faith in the Lord each and everytime my children are facing some kind of struggle ~ each of my children have health issues they are dealing with ~ I know that God has everything planned out already ~ I look to Him for guidance and strength. I'm holding on tight
Rebecca says
I wish I clutched faith more than fear…but the truth is I don't. I need faith in the day to day.
Becky
rahastings@juno.com
BRANDY says
I have been CLUTCHING my faith for dear life over the last 6 wks especially… I LOST MY JOB…I am a Hospice Nurse…it has rocked my world and shaken me to the core… I am a mom to 3 wonderful children and an awesome husband… I ahve had to really be transparent thru all this, my husband of course is a great man and very supportive…but my children have had to watch it wreck havoc on me emotionally… but thru this I have told them time and time again not to hate or have ill will toward those that hurt us…even though inside anger has been building….it doesnt help that the ex boss continues to try to hurt me as if its not hard enough..BUT THIS HAS BEEN A FAITH BUILDER OF SORT… FOR SURE!!! :)) GOD BLESS AND THX!!
lisasmith says
although i have cluthed fear for most of my life, i decided that 2010 would be my year of no fear! little did i know that Jan. 25 I would be diagnosed with a rare type of cancer in my breast. i'm choosing to clutch faith much more tightly than any fear i ever held onto. thanks!
SarahMilligan says
I am in the midst of clutching faith right now, when out of no where the Lord, packed up our Military family and moved us to England! I left mom and dad to take care of my grandparents who both have altziemers and then in the midst of this my dad took a pay cut and they were are forced to sell their home. As the one who would have handled it all, I am forced to watch from 1000's of miles away as God takes care of them. Having faith God will NOT let any of them fall!
Rob D says
I am currently struggling with drug addiction. An addiction that has quite a hold on me. While it's not a daily occurence physically, emotionally and spiritually it has drained me. I was in the shower a few months back and the Lord told me that I need to "remember the covenant" I made with Him. Ahh, terrifying – what covenant? I know He spoke directly to me and told me that the drug has to go. I haven't listened and I continue to suffer. It has only been recently, with going back to church and fervent prayer that the veil is beginning to be lifted and I am starting to understand what you wrote in yesterdays blog, which I believe was an excerpt from your book – the part about the colon attacks. In addition to my addiction, I have been diagnosed with bi-polar illness so I struggle with depression. I find myself expecting God to remove all hurdles, to do all the work. I forget that we are to walk by FAITH, that we are to let God handle the specifics, but we must continue in HIS SPIRIT. My Scripture of the week is: "Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord Almighty" (Zech 4:6). I'm hanging in. I so appreciate your blog and the Lord for bringing me to this page today. I'm going to keep pressing in. Thanks for letting me share.
Jennifer says
I first clutched faith when I left my comfort zone as a junior in high school and travelled on a missions trip to Piedres Negras, Mexico. It was literally a dump that these people lived in and I had to let go of control in my life and grab on (clutch) to God.
CJ says
I clutched faith when my husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2004. My faith got me through that year. Now as I plan to remarry, I am definitely using that faith again – it's a happier reason, but still scary!
Kneeling Bridge Ministries says
Oh I just need it!
Cynthia says
Many times I have held onto my faith. One instance that I will never forget is when my son-in-law as very ill and my daughter was hundreds of miles away from the hospital room that he was in. My daughter collapsed upon hearing the news of the seriousness. My husband and I held her in our arms and reminded her to rely on her faith, all the time we were holding back out own tears. Tears we could not shed as we did not want to frighten her nor appear that we were not following our own words. My son-in-law recovered and we all continue to give Glory to God!
faithWalker says
I used to call my self the Queen of Fear. But now, thank God, I'm a recovering fear girl. And there are days when moment by moment I need to make the choice not to go back to that kingdom of fear. Clutching faith (belief/trust) instead of fear is the kind of girl I want to be.
Thanks, Micca!
Deb (deb@debbrown.org)
Cynthia says
Many times I have held onto my faith. One instance that I will never forget is when my son-in-law as very ill and my daughter was hundreds of miles away from the hospital room that he was in. My daughter collapsed upon hearing the news of the seriousness. My husband and I held her in our arms and reminded her to rely on her faith, all the time we were holding back out own tears. Tears we could not shed as we did not want to frighten her nor appear that we were not following our own words. My son-in-law recovered and we all continue to give Glory to God!
Annie says
I've clutched my faith all through my life. Especially as a child while being sexually abused. As I've spent years recovering, being a pastor's wife, as a mom of a prodigal child and most recently in the process of weight loss surgery.
I can't imagine life without the Lord.
ronandwhit says
For me, motherhood has brought with it a new kind of fear. While I was pregnant I feared I would lose the baby. Now I fear that something will happen to her and I will lose her. When these fears surface, I clutch faith and cling to God's Word. She is not mine and is in His hands. There's no better place to be!
ronandwhit (at) gmail (dot) com
Jekka says
I feel like I am living in a constant state of fear even though I know that God provides. One year ago on Feb. 14th my husband was arrested for physically abusing me and we seperated. God daily shows me his blessings but I am still fearful that I won't be able to pay the bills, that I will not make my rent, that I won't be good enough. The more I pray it seems the more fearful I become. There is no rational reason for this except that I am letting Satan attack me.
Jessica
Toknowhim says
Would love to win this book… I almost purchased it one time. Fear is definitely one of my big strongholds, but I don't want it to be…
Blessings, Kim
November Rain says
I am struggling with my fear. I so desperately want to "clutch" my faith. God has provided for my family so many times, in so many ways. I know he will take care of us, but I still have a hard time just letting it go & leaning on only Him. I don't know why I have this struggle?
Noni Bilbrey says
When I become fearful I clutch onto this verse from Is. 41:10 Don't panic. I'm with you. There's no need to fear for I'm your God. I'll give you strength. I'll help you. I'll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you.
Marissa Burt says
The battle for courage in spite of fear is constant. Most recently I discovered news of an unexpected pregnancy. I'm considered high risk so this brought a whole host of fears for me and the baby – as well as my other children. But the Lord provided courage. Just that day I was doing a Bible study on faith – conquering on Jerichos. In times of fear, I clutch hard onto the words of Scripture – clutch hard to belief.
Jennifer says
I clutch my faith daily!! my life has been quite a strugle, I'm a single mother of 6 kids and my oldest daughter of 18 is about to have a baby! and I have recently been laid off from my job! but I'm ok because my faith is growing and I'm learning to trust in God in everything and in every area of my life! and no matter what situation comes about, I have learned to say "But God" and I know he will make a way! If He brings you to it, He will bring you through it!!
Michele says
Micca,
I have clutched faith many times over the years but I have to my shame also clutched fear and I still fight against my being in control vs. letting God be in control. The biggest thing I have given over to God in the last 13 years is our youngest son who is an alcoholic. We have given him back to God to either heal him or take him home. This decision has given us (my husband and I) peace. People have not always understood us when we tell them that but you must remember that our children are only entrusted to us by God for a certain time. We have trained him up in the way he should go and are confident he will at some point turn his addiction over to God or God will take him home.
Cheryl says
I am learning to clutch faith more right now as I am in the midst of the Beth Moore study Breaking Free. I am holding on for the ride and knowing that blessing will come from the hard work.
crose6799@gmail.com
FaithHopeLove says
Most recently, I clutched faith in light of fear as struggling with a bout of depression… sometimes praying in midst of anxiety, broken trust & hitting silence from heaven, but somewhere in midst, I was repeatedly led to Psalm 143 & by the beautiful grace of God, I have been climbing back out of that pit of fear & lonliness. It scary to be feel out of control in ones self, but such a powerful release & belonging to hand that control to God's hands.
Tina says
Fear is in my clutches so often in my life because of my baby having such a fragile life. 3 years ago we were told she had such a severe birth defect that we should terminate the pregnancy. We decided to let God carry us and He granted us the amazing miracle of her life. But, fear can still creep into my life and I choose to "clutch onto faith" in my God,His plan,His love and the daily blessing we have been given. Thank you so much for letting me share this!
Me says
I have many fears. I am learning to clutch onto my faith more and more as I learn to Let Go and Let God!
Tania says
I have learned that I have to "clutch faith" and not have "fear clutch" me. So many times Satan has whispered lies to me and I know had I not clutched faith my life would be in shambles. I praise God for showing me that I have nothing to fear, to be faithful and He will conquer the fears that I may have.
mfleeman says
I,too, have clutched faith many times in my journey! Sometimes daily – but mostly moment by moment. Right now I am clutching faith as I am facing a very trying financial time with my business and my husband who is very angry and bitter because life has not turned out the way he wants it to. I am finding my strength in the only hope I have – Jesus Christ – He is sufficient!! Please pray for my husband today! I would love to win your book!
mfleeman says
I,too, have clutched faith many times in my journey! Sometimes daily – but mostly moment by moment. Right now I am clutching faith as I am facing a very trying financial time with my business and my husband who is very angry and bitter because life has not turned out the way he wants it to. I am finding my strength in the only hope I have – Jesus Christ – He is sufficient!! Please pray for my husband today! I would love to win your book!
katprairie says
There are some fears that still take my focus away from Jesus sometimes, but as I continue to practice clutching faith in small things, I'm starting to learn to clutch faith in things that I perceive as huge fears.
mfleeman says
I,too, have clutched faith many times in my journey! Sometimes daily – but mostly moment by moment. Right now I am clutching faith as I am facing a very trying financial time with my business and my husband who is very angry and bitter because life has not turned out the way he wants it to. I am finding my strength in the only hope I have – Jesus Christ – He is sufficient!! Please pray for my husband today! I would love to win your book!
Kelly says
I would love to win your contest, thank you for entering me!
Kelly says
I would love to win your contest, thank you for entering me! I am clutching faith right now, just having received the diagnosis of advanced arthritis in both hips and I am only 51!! praying for God to give me healing, wisdom and insight in dealing with this!
Rhonda says
I have clutched faith when uncertainty about my husband's job situation has come up. I used to get really fearful but over the years I've given it to God and he has always worked things out for His and our good.
Tiff says
I have many examples of when I've clutched faith as a daughter, wife, and parent, but yesterday I realized I'm still clutching the fear of insecurity…But praising God for the ways He's proved faithful in the past so I know this is just another stop on the journey!
sarahsmile says
Fear has clutched me in sharing my faith with non-Christians. I'm overcoming this as more and more friends come to know Christ through my efforts and I see that most people aren't as resistant to the truth as I once thought! Thanks for the chance to win!
sarahsmile44@yahoo.com
Elaine says
Fear came again in the night watch to steal my sleep. Reaching out to God, I heard, "Consider this a Grand Adventure."
Heart2Heart says
I would have to say I clutched faith when my husband, our only working person, not only had to go out on disability but was laid off shortly afterwards. Even though we both struggled to find work, it was well over a year before he was able to find another job and it was only through having that faith in God that we didn't lose our home in the process.
Please enter me in your beautiful giveaway.
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
Moranda Clark says
I normally clutch faith, but at times I allow fear to set in. Recently, about my husband and marriage. We have been separated for nearly three years. All the while, I tried to have faith that our marriage could be restored. This month, we were divorced. Fear has set in. I am fearful of the future. I would like to say that I have faith that our marriage could still be restored. When I think about that option, I begin to think I am crazy. I am basically in a state of confusion and do not know what the next step is.
Allison says
I have learned to clutch faith many times over the last few years. The first was after a suicide attempt 8 years ago. I then entered recovery for an addiction to prescription medication. After being clean and sober for 5 1/2 years, I found out my husband had an addiction to internet pornography and was having an emotional affair with a woman he worked with. If I had not been able to turn it all over to God, I am sure I would have lost everything. My husband entered counseling and has now started praying with me and our marriage is better than it has ever been. I thank God every day for saving my life and my marriage!
Karen says
The time that caused me to really clutch my faith was the day my husband was diagnosed with colon cancer. We did not know what the Lord had in store for us but we believed He loved us and He walked with us day by day. Now 6 years later cancer free and we continue to Praise our Father!!
Karen
Renae says
I've been guilty so many times of not believing God. Not believing his promise to love me and care for me. If we could only truly begin to grasp in our human minds the magnitude of his caring and love for us…it would be blow us away!
renae.williford@gmail.com
Edwina says
When I am afraid, I will always call on the scripture that we memorized as a child: "What time I am afraid, I will put my trust in thee." It still works!
Edwina.cowgill@yahoo.com
seesawfaith says
I have been clutching my faith extra hard this last year! Our church has had a very rough time of it over the last year. I have lost several friendships along the way as well. The amazing thing is the more faithful I have been, the more I have been shown grace and mercy. Go figure!
I know God is going to shine like the sun (and has already), but some days, I seem to only have as much faith as what would fit in a clutch. I always push through and come out, and I never stay down for long. It's that un-knowable joy that we already know a tiny little piece of. That little piece is more than enough for now and it just won't let me stay down for long.
Thanks for doing this carnival! Have a wonderful day!
Tasha says
Staying in the word and having supportive, praying friends enables me to clutch onto faith.
Without the word in my heat, fear will clutch me everytime.
Tasha
momofsbandeg@yahoo.com
Mom to 8 says
I hold onto Faith, as it is the only thing that has kept me going these last 8 years. Our family has faced a lot of loss, including my SIL, my FIL, our oldest daughter to cancer, just one day after her 8th birthday and recently, my dad to cancer. Our son has PTSD from being in Iraq for 13 mos. and almost being killed just 9 days into his deployment, the driver of the truck was killed by the IED, but our son was spared death, by the Grace of God, but he has suffered from PTSD, anxiety and depression since, reliving the explosion in his dreams so badly that he is afraid to fall asleep. We have a house for sale in one state, but are now living in another, so to say that we rely on our Faith is an understatement. We could not go on without HIM in our lives. I tell people that ask how we do it, that without FAITH and HOPE in the Lord, we have nothing to live for.
Blessings, Kim, mom to 8 wonderful Blessings, including our angel in heaven. I BELIEVE
larkfam says
I struggled with addictions in my life and when I gave them up I feared relapse. In those moments of greatest temptation I clung to Jesus and the cross.
Julia says
OH Man! It's amazing what we can fear. I have feared poverty (I was out of work for a whole 3 mos. Zero income!) and divorce (my husband and I are recovering from his affair). Yet through all of this, the One who is called Faithful allows us not to clutch, but to cling to Him. He is truly the provider in that whatever we need, whether we think it's a big deal or not, God is there. Yes, we don't need money in heaven, but He has not abandoned us here on earth. Yes, He is a husband to the widow, yet when our marriage seems dead and unrevivable, He is able to provide for our womanly needs and still restore what we think is permanently destroyed. Faith is the substance, and great is the One we put our faith in!
Erin Taylor says
I have found that my faith runs deep even when I run from the healing arms of God. It is hard for me to ignore the quiet whispers in my heart. Until recently I did not let my faith be the center of my life and dictate the choices that I make. I am in the process of getting out of the boat and walking on the water. I do have moments of "little faith" but it is beautiful to see how God is working in me to strengthen me and increase my faith. Right now I am stepping out in faith to a call that I feel that God has on my heart. Abandoning a plan I had for several years that have directed my decisions. Let me say that fear of failure seeps in more often then I want it to. Also I am in the process of finding a place to live in several months. I am praying that God will provide the right home. It is hard to just wait and not let fear sink in to make me try to take control.
Arla says
Fear clutched my heart as I received the phone call from my son-in-law from Iraq. 'She's totally lost it this time. I'm divorcing her. I'm flying the girls to my Mom and as soon as Red Cross can get me out of here I'll be home to get her out of my life once and for all.". That was October of 2008. My daughter, deep in depression had become completely dependant on narcotics and was in a deep depression and had neglected her home so badly that when a neighbor went to get a coat for one of my granddaughters (my daughter was in the hospital once again for imagined plights, addicted to being tended to as well)she saw the mess, smelled the stench and called CPS…. rightly so. My son-in-law, am Army Combat Medic had come to the end of his rope. Not that he doesn't have his own issues as well, but my daughter, the mother of his children, was unable or unwilling to take the resonsibility of being the mother she needed to be. We flew her to our house on her dismissal from the hospital, the older 2 girls when to be with their paternal grandparents, their daddy departed from Iraq earlier than planned and we began the journey of untangling the knots. Oh the nights I cried out in fear to my God that I may never see my granddaughters again, if their dad followed through on his initial reaction. 1 1/2 years later I can tell you that the family is restored. My daughter is so fastidious in her home now, that she actually has a washcloth and towel by the door and her dog's feet get washed and dried before he's allowed to come in from his outside time. She has received the counseling and help she needs and is continuing to grow in her relationship with Christ daily. My middle granddaughter told us recently "we have a new Mom and it is so cool!" God has work to do still, but I held on, did not give up hope and my God erased my fear.
MsB1908 says
Wow…right before I logged on..I was sitting here thinking how…fear is still trying to over power me…but I choose to clutch my faith and be delivered from Fear!
Yvonne says
Through my parents separation my life fell apart, as the process of divorce is happening the Lord has giving me the strength that i never new he could do to me. Because of this awful thing that has happened my life has drastically changed and i have fallen deeply in love with God (if i had to go through the pain of watching my family fall apart to love God the way i do I would do it all over again)
Love
sumi says
When my little three year old princess went to be with Jesus, I had to cling to Jesus for all I was worth.
Faith came because I KNEW that God's heart towards me is always motivated by good and not evil, his desire is to give me a future in Him and a life that rests in his hope.
Though I didn't understand it all, I knew, as I still do, that God had only my best interests at heart. There is no-one who has a more precious and tender heart than Jesus.
Jenifer says
I have clutched onto faith through many difficult times. When my daughter went through many tests as a baby to find out why she was not growing. When she had two surgeries (in 2005 on her hand and in 2009 on her back and hand) to remove tumors. I clutched onto faith when my son had RSV and was in the hospital for two weeks. I cluthced onto faith when my parents were in a near fatal motorcycle accident while out of town. My faith has sustained me through so many times in my life and I know it will continue to do so.
Alyce says
Hey Micca..
We're clutching onto faith with a few decisions now..husband's job has cut hours, not sure if we'll be able to continue to send our girls to a Christian school anymore..I had to clutch faith hard the other day when my daughter was having a very dramatic moment and I was about to lose it. It was amazing how God quickly intervened.
Thanks for doing the giveaway!
Alyce
donna says
I've clutched to faith many times in my life. but I think everyday we should hold on to faith tightly.
rebornbutterfly (at) sbcglobal (dot) net
Trish says
For me, the time I most clung to faith and to the Lord was last year. In late December/early January 2009 my husband suddenly and inexplicably began to lose motor function. After a week and 5 ER visits, he was about 75% paralyzed with no diagnosis or understanding of what was going on. Finally one ER doc had a "House" moment and suggested Guillain-Barre' Syndrome. Over the next 35 days he was hospitalized and slowly began to improve. We were so blessed by this time that was so trying. It pulled both of us closer to one another, and more importantly closer to God. Total transformation in our lives like never before. While we were fighting this battle on earth, we knew that God was using it for His purposes, and that He has plans for us for good, not evil. We have since seen the way that my husband's brush with this illness has blessed us, and while he has ongoing problems from it, it still continues to bless us by reminding us to cling to Him when things are rough.
in Him,
Tricia
Cynthia says
God is out hope and strength. we need to "clutch" Him and His every word!
Leigh says
Still trying to defeat fears with my daughter as we walk through her battle with a critical illness. I know that God has her. I know that He is in control and no matter what happens I have to continue to turn to Him, but when she is hurting, when she is feeling bad, when I am helpless to "fix it" the fear rears it's ugly head and it becomes harder to stay focused on my Father.
♥emma stormy♥ says
Well, I've been on both ends…..clutching faith and having fear still clutching me. One of the biggest times I have clutched that faith to me was during the period of my infertility. After having my oldest daughter we wanted another child and could not get pregnant again. I held on to that faith that God would provide…and He did. He dropped the opportunity for us to adopt a newborn right into our laps. What an amazing miracle.
ndharris11 says
I have had a "clutch" many times in my faith. When I lost my twin boys almost 4 years ago (it will be four years on Feb. 21). I completely could not go on anymore. It was the faith that my husband had through this time that helped carry me out of the darkest time in my life. He showed me "God's" unconditional love and helped me to cling to the ONE that loves me more than I ever will understand. Thanks. Nicole
nicole.harris11@att.net
Vanessa says
I am clutching to faith right now during the failure of my marriage and the many difficulties that come from raising five children on my own. God is ever faithful and He is providing my every need.
Vanessa
Tessa says
I've always struggled with worry and fear about a host of things, from health to finances to what is in store in the future. In spite of my worries, God has really showered me with blessings, including an amazing husband and a wonderful job. While I still face some fears and uncertainties, I have been blessed to be in a Bible study on Linda Dillow's book, Calm my anxious heart. God has been speaking to me to trust Him with all of my fears and worries.
Lake Lady says
Having just completed treatments for breast cancer, I feel like I am stepping off into space. My safety net of doctors and medicines is no more. I know God is here – it is still a big step.
Beauty4Ashes says
I have always believed in & loved Jesus Christ. On April 28th, 2003 that Belief turned into FAITH much more deeper than ever before as I was given the news of my husband's death by SUICIDE. Valley walking definitely opened my soul for transformation and a remolding..and FAITH building. I am still ALIVE today because of the Grace & Mercy .. the loving kindness of a Savior named Jesus Christ who saw my tears, heard my broken wails of a widow at age 43 and reminded me through it all that I am not forsaken nor abandened but LOVED more fully. Beauty thru Ashes….Isaiah 61 1-3 has become instrumental & powerful for me to Let Go.. and LIVE on. Thru Faith in Christ.. I will . I choose JOY!!!
Denise says
I have learned to overcome fear and "clutch" faith through the memorization of His word. I often tell myself over and over that I have not been given a spirit of fear!
Jenni / Jennifer Saake a.k.a. InfertilityMom says
After 7 years of infertility and 8 prior losses, fear clutched and clawed at my heart relentlessly as I carried our son, J. (He's now 10, a healthy, amazing living miracle.) In ministry reaching out to others surviving loss, I received dozens of emails, phone calls and letters every week from women in pain – through that 9 months satan cackled to time those contacts to perfectly align with my current stage of pregnancy, sometimes fresh loss and sometimes losses from 20 years ago, but if I was 17 weeks pregnant, I would hear of at least three different 17-week losses in that week. The only way I could get through the overwhelming grief and fear was to clutch hard to God and His Word, searching for passages about overcoming the spirit of fear, and listing on paper the truths of everything good, lovely, admirable, beautiful about the child God was growing within me, trusting the final outcome to God's hands.
jsaake AT yahoo DOT com
Melissa, Multi-Tasking Mama says
I clutch faith every day..especially right now parenting tween/teen boys and navigating these murky adolescent waters.
Stephanie says
For the past several years I battled some pretty difficult things from my past. I have been seeing a wonderful Christian counselor that has helped me learn to deal with those issues. The one constant through all my struggles was/is God's love. Even in my darkest days I knew He was there. I knew that he hurt for me. I knew that he loved me even when I didn't love myself. He walked with me and carried me. He still does. Without my faith I don't know where I would be today.
Amy says
When I was pregnant with my son, I was very sick. Since I had just miscarried a few months before, I was terrified, and every time I started to feel bad, I'd recite the beginning of James until it all passed.
PS – He's fine now!
Michelle says
Reading all of your "Clutched Faith" comments reminded me of a conversation the ladies were having in my workout session this morning. In Matthew, Jesus reminded us that if He cares for the birds, the sparrows, how much more does He care for us in all situations and circumstances. Minor as it is, I was without a car for nearly 4 months, and the Lord gave me one just two weeks ago! There were things He needed me to learn in my time of sitting at home, and wanted me to trust Him only, and not rely upon myself. I gave up my job to follow Him in 2004, and He has supplied all I have needed. He is trustworthy.
Russell says
Funny this shows up as my husbands name…so, Stacy writes…there's many times I've really clutched onto my faith, my Lord, one of the tightest clutch times was when our daughter was born at 27 wks…so tiny and now during this pregnancy of a little boy, holding on tight and trusting that all goes well. God is sooo good!
Salzwedel Family says
The day we decided to "clutch" faith in fearful times was when we said yes to adoption even though we had no money to do it. We simply took the first step and watched God provide. Our faith has kept us going and we hope to bring our daughter home soon.
AnyThinking says
Thank God that I had a mom who taught me how to clutch my faith when I was very young and I've had to clutch hard many times. There are two times that stand out as moments when I had to clutch my faith the hardest. First, was when we lost everything we owned in a flood when I was 19, and just when we thought we had recovered (2 yrs later) we almost lost everything again in a hurricane. Then many years later after being married with three children (in 2004) my husband lost his job and we had no secure income for a little over a year because he could not get a permanent position. In both instances I clutched onto faith and trusted in the One who is in control of everything. He was faithful in every way. The Lord gave me peace that passed understanding and He gave me a joy that overflowed. Many friends in our church who later found out what we had been through were amazed because they said our faces never showed the turmoil we were facing. I praise God for that!! "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" because I could never do it on my own.
Karen says
I am in a very difficult marriage that is currently had a very pivotol time. It is very scary and I vascillate between faith and fear. At times, I have peace because I know God is with me always and will be everything I need. Other times, fear just grips me and it is then that I pray and read the Word or listen to Christian music (often all three) and it calms my fears and reminds I love and serve a sovereign and loving God.
Rhonda says
My husband and I lost our second daughter at age 7 1/2 weeks. She was born with Cystic Fibrosis- we had no idea that we even had the genes in our family; many generations and no one with the disease. After 3 surgeries between birth and 7 1/2 weeks, we lost her to an infection. I can honestly say that we clutched faith tighter than I have ever clutched anything. Our faith in the heavenly Father is the only thing that kept us and still keeps us. Our first daughter was only 3 years old at the time (is now 9)and we struggled with the odds not being in our favor to try for another child. Through faith, we trusted God and new that He was in control through it all and continues to be. 18 months ago, we were blessed with another daughter. God is soooo good!!!
Rhonda says
My husband and I lost our second daughter at age 7 1/2 weeks. She was born with Cystic Fibrosis- we had no idea that we even had the genes in our family; many generations and no one with the disease. After 3 surgeries between birth and 7 1/2 weeks, we lost her to an infection. I can honestly say that we clutched faith tighter than I have ever clutched anything. Our faith in the heavenly Father is the only thing that kept us and still keeps us. Our first daughter was only 3 years old at the time (is now 9)and we struggled with the odds not being in our favor to try for another child. Through faith, we trusted God and knew that He was in control through it all and continues to be. 18 months ago, we were blessed with another daughter. God is soooo good!!!
Kayla O'Hern says
My husband and I went through a very difficult struggle with infertility when we decided to start a family. It was definitely a faith struggle and ultimately a clutching to faith that I relinquished my supposed "control" of the situation. After undergoing various procedures and taking medications and a large amount of stress, my husband and I stopped all fertility treatments (not without a few tears) and decided to leave our family in God's Hands. My daughter was conceived the following month with no medical help. God is so good!
mommyof2 says
Jesus is my stronghold, however through tough times recently I sometimes become fearful and wonder if HE is really noticing what I am going through and is really going to hold me up. However, whenever fear takes hold and gets me in it's clutches I tell myself it is Satan and his lies and the LORD seems to always direct me to just the right verse of scripture or just the right person who helps me get back on track. Thanks for your giveaway!
Laci says
Our family has clutched faith this past week, specifically, as my 15 year old cousin underwent open heart surgery. We have always known that he had a heart condition, but it really only limited him in sports…otherwise he is a normal healthy boy. However, since the beginning of this year, the doctors really began to push the intense, immeidate need for surgery. Obviously, he was very fearful, as we all were. But we clutched to our faith in our almighty healer and our ultimate physician…JESUS! The surgery was last Friday and God provided miracle after miracle, before, during and after the surgery. Through it all we clutched our faith. And he will be getting out of the hospital and going home tomorrow…THANK YOU, JESUS!!!
The Hallenbeck's says
I have clutched faith as I have trusted God when he called my husband and I to full time ministry and again as he moved us to a new church. We don't always want to say yes when he calls us, but when trust fully in Him then he does the most amazing things through our lives.
kdbates says
I would have to say that fear has a pretty good grip on me. I work on this daily and my husband definitely helps me to try and overcome. He is always telling me to get out of my box, but I really like it in here. I truly believe that with Gods help and with my husband and friends I will overcome this obstacle at some point in my life.
Ricki Ellen says
Clutching Faith~
My faith has been tried by a mountain that I keep going around! In the darkest moments, I hang on the Hebrews 11:1. I know that even though I do not see the miracle today, I have a hope that it is forthcoming. God is near, I know He is.
Mom2girls says
When I was 24 weeks pregnant with my first born I started having syptoms of preterm labor. It worsened over the weeks and at 26 weeks I was in the hospital and put on strict bed rest, round the clock medications and monitoring until my daughter was born. I was so scared that she would come. The nights were the worst. The contractions would get so strong that I could barely move. Every week the doctors said you'll be lucky to keep her in another week. They all told me to expect the worst. My heart just ached over the fear of my first baby being born very premature. My fear and anxiety quickly turned to constant prayer. I have never clutched to my faith as strongly as I did during that time in my life. I cried out to the Lord daily to keep my little baby alive, healthy and in my womb until at least 36 weeks. Then at exactly 36 weeks the doctors said okay we can stop the medications and monitoring if the baby is born now she'll be fine. My water broke that night at 5:00pm. She was born healthy, beautiful and strong 10 hours later. We named her Hannah after the Hannah of the Bible.
Jodie says
Hi Micca,
My faith in Christ is my Rock and I "clutch" it like there is no tomorrow. My faith is a constant knowing that all things work together for good to those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose. During those difficult trials without knowing that I know that I know that I know my faith in Christ is who and what I "clutch" to, I would not make it.
Blessings on your day!
Jodie
Crystal says
I have clutched faith many times – when a child's life was in danger, going through a divorce, being a single parent, through the illness and deaths of my parents, and through a prodigal child. The problem is that even though I obviously have all these examples of how the Lord carried me and helped me and showed His awesome way of working things out – I STILL have fears and anxieties about things! I would love to win your book – maybe it will help me with this ongoing anxiety problem.
Wani says
My second son (almost 3yrs) is developmentally delayed. We are unsure what he will be capable of when we grows up. The past two years have been full of doctor appointments and therapies and fear and frustration. My husband and I have to rely on God because we feel so helpless. Sure we can do everything we can to help Joe do his best but only God can do great things in Joe's body and life.
shutterhappyhope says
When I was working a bedside nursing job – it brought me to my knees daily for the Lord to control my fears.
The Fifth Street Mama says
In fear I remember the authority I have through Christ and I recall scripture and truth.
LCShelton says
I am still learning in Faith and growing in my relationship with God (as I think we all should strive no matter where we are). My biggest clutch on Faith also became my first "real" testimony and really started my push for growing in the Lord. My teenage daughter, my 1st baby, ran away not quite 2 years ago. I was dying inside. It is hard not to pray when you can't get off your knees. When I was at the point of absolute despair, I truly handed it to God, telling Him I knew she was in his hands & he would bring her home safely. She was on the phone within 5 minutes. From that point forward I always try to go directly to God with whatever I am facing.
The Ivey's says
When my mom was diagnosed with cancer, I thought my world would end, but I am so comforted to have a God who steps right in.
Lynn - JnL4God says
Hi I have battled fear all of my life. I had 3 tramatic events including losing my Mom (best friend) almost losing one of my children to drugs (they are free and clear for over 6years now) and almost losing my home and lively hood all come to a head in a matter of a year… I clutched on to God like never before and now am learning how to be my own person, who God wants me to be and to live free of fear.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Lynn
ljgolf823 @ Comcast . net
Janice says
I have clutched faith many times, sometimes better than others. I clutched faith in my 4th pregnancy when my Doctor said I should abort this baby because it could cause my death if I carried it. My husband and I prayed and decided to trust God. I delivered a healthy baby boy and I was fine. That is just one of many times I've had to clutch faith in my life
zoebug says
I am clutching to the hope that God has led me to Proverbs 31 to save marriage. I have been making plans to leave but am now trying put my faith in God for my marriage.
Sally Ferguson says
I clutch faith with Isaiah 58:11 when I'm afraid I won't make a difference in my world!
Melissa in Mel's World says
I am clutching my faith right now, we've been in ministry for 10 years (hubby is a Pastor & I lead women's groups) and for the past 5 years our oldest son has battled major health issues. He just had surgery yesterday for a hernia (nothing major) but just one more thing added to the list. I clutch His strength when I just can take one more step on my own.
xoxo, Melissa in Mel's World
Jimison Family says
Well, I must say I clutch faith all the time. 🙂 We can't afford to live without it. Today I seem to be clutching it more since my husband lost his job on Friday. One another time that comes to mind was on mission in Mozambique – we were held by militant police with large rifles demanding money. However, God is always good. 🙂
M says
Clutching faith in fearful times… Wow… I have recently been recounting the story to friends and family members about how 2009 was a year riddled with fear for me. When I look back over the year, I'm amazed I made it through, because I was hounded by fear for a full 365 days. On January 1, 2010, I decided I couldn't and wouldn't live that way any longer. It's not my inheritance as a child of God. Freedom is! So, I aggressively grabbed hold of my faith in Him as I entered this year, and I continue to see the fruit of my stand in His power. Does fear still try to creep in? Sure, but I'm alert and I now clearly understand that God really didn't give me the spirit of fear. I continue to fight with His power, embrace His love, and submit my mind to the soundness of His. What a wonderful feeling!
cindy ziliak says
I clutched far many times as my oldest child was participating in many unhealthy activities, but it was the "faith" that got me through it. Although he is grown and still participating in an unhealthy lifestyle, my husband and I are raising his daughter who is 8 yrs old and she is a Joy to us and proved to me that "faith" always brings things to the positive somehow or another!
Kim says
I have been clutching to God and my faith for about a year and a half when some trouble began in my marriage. Holding onto Gods promise never to leave me.
Lisa Nagel says
God has shown me his faithfulness over and over. Even when I'm tempted to fear, He shows his mercy. My husband and I are about to relocate(again) to another part of the country. I'm daily leaving my doubts and fears with God.
KELLY W says
I "clutch" all the writers and speakers from P31 ministry! It has changed my life!
Angel77 says
Last week I had an opportunity to clutch faith in a way that I've never had to before. What a lesson. I was told that I would have to undergo open heart surgery within the next year. I went for a few tests and the result is that I do not have to have surgery. God is a God of goodness and faithfulness.
Deb says
I sometimes let fear get the best of me but then I turn my fears to God and ask him to give me his peace.
Kim says
I struggle with trusting God for the salvation of my husband
Wander says
Micca
I'm seriously clutching my faith right now. My family is in the financial battle to save our home. Nothing prepares your heart for that disaster. The shame and embarrassment that go along with that are horrendous!
It looks like we will possibly be able to survive it. But not without the help of our Lord!
Clinging, sister….very tight!
Amy@LivinginHarmony says
I have had to clutch to faith over the last few months as my son (who has never been more than 5 hours away from home even though he is 21) is preparing to go to Nicaragua on a mission trip. However, God has already proven Himself in this trip. The team was over 1100.00 short going into the last week before the money was due and then 1700.00 came in at the last minute. GOD IS SOOOO GOOD !!!!
Laura says
My faith clutching moment was finding myself "in charge" of Vacation Bible School for 80 kids following my rookie year teaching Sunday School. One song during VBS was based on the scripture…"have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you where ever you go" still sing that song to myself on a regular basis!!! Gotta love a VBS that teaches the teachers as it teaches the kiddos! :0)
Leah Gillen says
I clutched faith when my husband of 10 years walked out on my daughter and me. God was ALL I could trust then, and I clutched all the faith I could grab onto in order to believe that He would never leave or foresake me. He didn't!
Rebecca says
I clutched faith as we decided one year ago to pick up our family and move out of state. God has provided!
GrammaGrits says
Often being a woman of fear instead of faith, I clutch this year "trust and obey."
Kristie says
The fear I still clutch to is fear over my boys. As a single mom it is hard being mom & dad and when we face difficult times I am consumed with fear. I try to fight it, but it attacks especially during the night & early in the morning. I so want to let it go & clutch faith instead. I will remember this the next time that fear creeps in.
Kelly says
this would be great!
Tammy says
I have just gotten out of a very difficult season where I felt I only could take breaths of faith..but holding the Lord's hand and reciting scripture I had laid on heart helped me get through and become stronger.
Bonnelle Pagel says
I have clutched faith a LOT through the years. With the loss of a child, a move across several states, my husband's job changes and loss, my son's battle with Leukemia and later trip to Turkey to my daughter going to an out of state college. Then last year God began speaking to me about leaving the job I had for nine years to return to school full-time. It was something I was both excited about but fearful at times too. I hold tightly to His hand on a daily basis as I'm sure so many women are today. We can't walk this road of life without HIM!!
This is a fun idea to chase away the winter blahs!
Saved by Glorious Grace says
My clutched faith has resulted in a God who is real and clearly present in my life.
Jen says
I clutched faith when my daughter was born unexpectently in my home bathtub and the ambulance crew barely made it for her delivery!
Pamela (His maidservant) says
Learning every day to clutch faith better. Learning every day to beleive God!!
In His Graces~Pamela
Jill says
I recently clutched to my faith when my sister tried leaving her abusive husband and I was trying to lead her to Christ. God has a plan and I just hold on knowing that HE is in control.
Christina says
Fear has been my mode of living for far too long. God's transforming me slowly into someone who relies on Him.
joyousJackie says
I clutch faith DAILY! That is the only way I make it through the day.
A couple of years ago I was reminded of God's love and faithfulness to us. My husband was strangely ill and I took him to the hospital. His fever was 106 and he was in and out of consciousness. I usually panic and cry, but I felt an overpowering calm. I stayed with him and hummed love songs and spiritual songs and rubbed his legs. I prayed the entire time, asking God to allow us to have more time, but I also understood, deep within me that God would be with me if my darling husband died.
We never found out what happened to him, but my husband recovered with no ill effects. I was so thankful and told God over and over that I was very thankful to Him! I grew closer to God that long night and remain close to Him. God can bring us through anything!
judy says
I am learning to 'clutch' my new found faith. I have been fortunate that I have not had much to be fearful of.
mommyof2sons says
I have clutched fear more as a mother than I have at any other time in my life. But I am learning more and more to LET GO AND LET GOD!!
Nicolette Choi says
I had to clutch onto my faith recently during the adoption trial of my two oldest kids by my husband. Their bio father was contesting it after not having seen, spoken to, or supported them in three years. They are only 5&7. But God came through like only He can!! After much waiting and praying bio father consented peacefully!! All glory, honor and praise to the Lord Most High!!
Julie says
I am currently clutching onto faith! My husband's job has been eliminated and his last day will be on March 5th. We are doing what we need to do, but are sure that the Lord will take care of us. Thanks for the giveaway offer.
Julie
Mrs. M says
I have "clutched" faith in many ways. My soon-to-be husband lost one of his jobs, and we held faith he'd find another. And sure enough, a friend of the family came to him and offered him a part time job! But now we struggle on the low income we are getting, but we hold on to the hopes that soon it will get better. I know the he is the one that God intended for me, and together we are stronger.
Kasey