Up for a faith challenge? I know I AM! As believers we can become lax in our faith. At the same time, we long for a deeper more fruitful faith. We even wonder why others seem to have a stronger faith than we do.
Let’s face it. Faith doesn’t come to any of us easily or automatically, any more than a garden or orchard grows easily and without careful attention and hard work.
God’s plan is for us to grow in our faith, and not be stuck in the same spiritual rut all our lives. Most of us find ourselves stuck in the “rear view” mirror syndrome when it comes to faith. We are always looking back at our past faith experiences, but they seem to fall flat in energizing our faith for today.
You and I can’t live on past faith experiences. We need fresh faith. Sure it’s good to look back and see where God has been faithful in past situations. He uses those times to build our faith, and recalling those times helps us trust God for our present situation as well. But how do we continually grown in faith day to day? How do we keep our faith from growing stale? Like me, I know you long to have a red-hot passion for God—the kind that makes a difference in your life, your family’s life, and those in your sphere of influence.
I have good news! One of the ways God helps us to grow in our faith is by giving us other believers to encourage and inspire us. Tracie Miles at www.traciemiles.blogspot.com is just that person. She is offering a Faith Challenge on her blog beginning today. I challenge you to pop over and get on broad. I’ve already signed up!
To inspire you more, I’ve added this video clip. It’s an awesome testimony of what strong faith can do. It can transform lives!
Sharon Sloan - Joy In The Truth says
Micca:
I am breathless and in tears. Amazing.
Our Redeemer lives!
Sharon
stacey says
Wonderful video….can you tell me how to find it?
On Purpose says
Micca,
Thank you for posting this on your blog. I had no idea this was out there on youtube.
Our church did this “card board” testimony this past Sunday during the morning worship service, it was SO awesome. You could feel the power of God, you could see the tears of pain released and you knew He was healing people!
I love this!
Bonnelle Pagel says
WOW! I am speechless…. and in tears also. What a powerful video! What a testimony of God's goodness & loving kindness… God is so awesome!
Mine would be lost & lonely… Restored and filled with God's love.
Thanks Micca!!
Many blessings to you.
Bonnelle
Wife of the Pres. says
Micca, Just want you to know God SPOKE to me this morning through your entry. I heard you speak in the Spring at Thompson Station. RIGHT NOW THIS VERY DAY, my husband and I are in a faith test like never before. Our little girl, 2 1/2 years old, is VERY SICK IN CHINA. She is in the hospital. We have nothing but our faith in God. I mean nothing but that. We are powerless in this situation. You can read more about her at our website: http://www.youbelong.net/theirwins
I can now say, “Even still God.” I could not a few days ago. I so desperately want to bring her home, but I KNOW that if He heals her by taking her home to be with Him, then He is still Almighty God and we will still worship and praise His name. Thank you, thank you! I needed to hear this Word from God today.
Renee Swope says
WOW!!!!!!! This is so powerful! I love what you have shared here in your post and then this video just brings it life. I am speechless!
Thanking Him for redeeming me!
Renee
Leanne says
Micca, What a wonderful video, I too am very moved by the powerful work of God in each life… including mine. Thank you. Leslie, my prayers are with you this very evening. Leanne
Jeska ヅ says
wow, I am so speechless but so touched, I needed to shed this tears.
Kathy S. says
Micca, that was so moving I am going to send it to my pastors!!
Our God is so good , but then y’all knew that didn’t ya???
Serving Him says
Thank you so much for that clip! It was powerful. We thank God for the obedience of those who participated. Please give them my encouragement. Can we show this to our church? Marie Page