Daily devotion for today 30 July >Barriers to Faith< The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant. Psalm 25:14 Barriers to faith keep us from accomplishing God’s will. A poor self-image; ignorance of who God is; doubt; feelings of inadequacy; fear of failure; selfish desires and actions—all display a lack of faith in God. Anytime our eyes of faith drift from Jesus Christ we run the risk of losing our spiritual focus. At some point, everyone fights feelings of doubt and low self-esteem. However, these are feelings, and feelings have nothing to do with truth. Jesus was quick to point out that Satan is the father of lies (John 8:44). He is relentless in his attempt to draw you away from God. Whispering thoughts of doubt and feelings of self-pity easily assist his disabling work. How can you break through barriers to faith such as the ones just mentioned? First, learn to listen only to God. If you are unsure of what you are hearing, go to God’s Word and ask Him to reveal His will to you. Second, be courageous and not afraid to trust God. He has never failed anyone, and He won’t fail you. Third, when He tells you to go forward in faith, do it, and allow Him to take care of the consequences of your obedience. Fourth, once you have obeyed God, look for evidence of His blessing in your life. Obedience is the gateway to blessing, and God blesses those who honor Him with their lives. Father, I choose to listen for Your voice and trust You in every circumstance. Let this day be one of new direction in my spiritual journey as I move forward in faith and obedience.
Posted on: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:38:55 +0000
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