James 2:14 King James Version (KJV) What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? James 2:14 The Voice (VOICE) Brothers and sisters, it doesn’t make any sense to say you have faith and act in a way that denies that faith. Mere talk never gets you very far, and a commitment to Jesus only in words will not save you. James 2:14 Living Bible (TLB) Dear brothers, what’s the use of saying that you have faith and are Christians if you aren’t proving it by helping others? Will that kind of faith save anyone? Whoa! So many ways to be stopped in my tracks and have my faith tested... challenged. The Message says, Does merely talking about faith indicate that a person really has it? Ouch! Talking about faith is so easy. I have a full out 100% belief/faith in God, His power, His provision, and His will. So.... why do I fret? Why do I concern myself about where the groceries will come from? How come I lend my thoughts to why I might not be able to help out the OTHER person who has greater needs than me because it might leave me with less than I have... make a bill short... or late... If my FAITH is truly strong enough, why am I not willing to go past the FACT-ION and put it into ACTION?? I dont know why? There really can be no acceptable excuse except for not trusting fully. This FROG is afraid to leap. There seems to always be that last hold back that says I must make sure that I dont leave my kids with nothing. (Yes, the now 18 and almost 21 year old kids. :) ) I am going to really need prayer from my friends for help with this issue. I feel as if I have had this problem for a long time. I give, and give, to a certain extent. However, I want to be like the woman who gave the last of her ingredients to make the bread for her and her son. She was rewarded over abundantly. YOU CANNOT OUT GIVE GOD. Oh, Lord. I stumble at this so much, starting out with such good intentions, purposing in my heart to not concern my self over these matters and just leave it all FOR You and WITH You. Each time I JERK them away from Your hands I know that I show a crack in my faith. Father, I want to seal up this crack, not for temporary, but for good. It is only with the love and prayers from those who are warriors for You that I can find strength when these times arise. For now, Lord, I ask for Your guidance in our home and in our lives. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
Posted on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:39:37 +0000
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