How much of our christian lives do we live by faith? That's a question that has been going through my mind for some time now. It seems with all the technological advances these days, we have transformed into a society that has to see to believe and needs to know everything that is going on. If I dare say, we have all, in some way or another, turned into a doubting Thomas.
What happened to living by faith and not by sight? Instead of laying awake tossing and turning at night worrying about what the next day brings, why aren't we on our knees before our Heavenly Father, putting or anxieties into His hands and getting sleep at night? 2 Corinthians says, "for we walk by faith, not by sight."
Much of this thinking stems from what is going on in my life and the uncertainty that it brings. Starting July 1, I become self employed. There will be no more guaranteed paychecks, no paid benefits, or no yearly bonuses. From now on, it's all earning a living with my own two hands. Walking away from a year around, salaried job isn't easy, but I feel that is where Christ is leading me. Many people have been surprised, including my boss, that I am leaving my current job. Yet, everyone I talk with supports me in my decision.
With all the uncertainty of this new endeavor brings, my mind rests in scripture. "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him" Colossians 3:17 And also in Colossians 3:23-24 "Whatever you do, work heartily for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."
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