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Admin	Forum Challenge: Posted : 15 Feb, 2011 08:34 AM I would like to see those that post on this forum to open up and share what they believe faith is as in Hebrews 11:6. Not as a typical debate, to be able to share openly, even if it means you say i really don't know!! As the family of God let's do the impossible, and learn from the word!! Post Reply
View Profile History	Forum Challenge: Posted : 15 Feb, 2011 10:15 AM But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. KJV I see it as saying if I diligently seek the Lord through prayer, reading His Word, fellowshipping with believers; and I don't have faith enough to Believe HE IS and will reward me, hear me, answer me----- then I'm not pleasing Him. Post Reply
View Profile History	Forum Challenge: Posted : 15 Feb, 2011 10:58 AM Pretty much what Bornagain said. I try to see it in the natural parenting life to get a picture of what Father God intended for us. Suppose my mother gave me a kidney or some of her blood or took a bullet for me? I would have faith in her for anything pertaining to my life, because of the great love she displayed by doing that and the fact that she is my mom. I may not always understand why she did some things like making me study, or grounding me, or feeding me those awful peas (that I now love). But, I have faith that she always knew what was best and my faith in her grew over the years because of hundreds of experiences with her undying love and sacrifices for me. Even when I was mad at her and she did not give me the things that I so desperately "needed" and wanted, I learned that she knew best and I would eventually understand her kind of love for me and try to imitate her as I matured and had my own kids. I do that now... :) In fact, I just watched the Helen Keller (The Miracle Worker) movie last night with my grandkids, and it brought this faith thing home to me. Helen fought her teacher, smacked her, threw things at her and had no faith in her, in the beginning. But, after she realized that her teacher was loving her in the teachings and discipline and she had that "water from the well" moment of reality? Her understanding of the love came and she had total, surrendered faith in her after that. Tearjerker! :purpleangel: Post Reply
View Profile History	Forum Challenge: Posted : 15 Feb, 2011 11:16 AM Forgot this important part..my mother rewarded my faith in her with special favors, like less discipline, (I didn't need as much anymore) a mother/daughter ice cream date, a bike I had wanted for a long time, time out from kitchen chores occasionally, being in charge at 9 years old over my nieces and nephews, when the adults went away, smiles instead of tears and her trust and faith in me to do what she asked of me, no matter what it was. The big one was giving up my baby for adoption at 18 years old because she knew it was best. I could not understand it, or agree with it, I cried and grieved a lot, but I trusted her judgment. I NOW know it was best. Post Reply