Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrew 11:1

Sometimes we feel weary, question what will happen next and wonder how God will guide and provide. We have difficulty trying to focus and need to be reminded to faithfully TRUST.

Jesus met a man on His way toward Jerusalem. Bartimaeus sat on the side of the road calling for the Savior. He was blind and couldn’t see. But his voice was powerful! In the midst of the noisy crowd, he didn’t allow “be quiet” to silence him. He yelled for mercy and grace.

Jesus revealed the love of His faithfulness and performed a miracle. Bartimaeus received his sight and was healed because he BELIEVED!  In grateful offerings of praise, he chose to follow Jesus. Those who witnessed the miracle, praised our mighty King. 

God uses circumstances in our lives to demonstrate the power of His will. When we’re blinded by the lack of faith, He opens our eyes and allows us to witness what happens when we look through the lens of HOPE. He navigates through good, bad and helps us remember who leads us through difficult days. 

When the future is unclear, we must seek the One who longs to strengthen us. We mustn’t listen to lies that silence HOPE. God will ready us to move, even when we cannot see what's coming and help us witness the power of His love. In the sureness of His presence, we will recognize the power of His mighty LOVE. 

No matter what it takes, God will be honored when we put our FAITH in Christ and allow Him to lead us through whatever happens in our lives. Believe and remain faithful! God will provide everything we need to cling to His promises and find fulfillment from the offering of our PRAISE. 

Dear God, thank you for Jesus. We recognize the power of Your will, as we consider the miracles He performed. We will TRUST in You and continue to seek the love of our Savior. Help us remember who is working for GOOD. Remind us where HOPE is found. Thank you for holding us in time of need and reminding us YOU are our constant source of STRENGTH. Thank you, Lord! Thank you! Amen

Dear God, thank you for ALL You provide. Forgive us when we forget who’s in charge of ALL things. Teach us to trust in the power of Your will and welcome Your presence of PEACE. When we’re weak, strengthen us with Your greatness and help us handle the challenges we face. Nurture our desire to be faithful. Help us cope with HOPE and remember why we're not alone. Thank you, Lord. We’re so grateful for everything You do to love us through each and every moment. Amen