Peace Through Faith

Faith is What I Needed Most

As I sit to write this article this morning, there are many things on my mind, but they all have one central theme; Faith. I start my mornings with coffee and a devotional.

The coffee helps to wake me up and the devotional, through God’s Word, gives me the foundation for the day to come. This morning, my devotional was on the ‘Faith Hall of Fame’; Hebrews 11:1-40, and it truly spoke to me.

Now, I might mention here that I was blessed to grow up the daughter of a minister–yes, I’m a preacher’s kid, and have endured the ribbing that every ‘PK’ goes through; and I’m thankful.

I’m thankful for the fact that my parents gave me the benefit of a strong foundation of Christianity throughout my childhood, because without that I honestly don’t know where I would be right now.

Regardless of Trials, There is Hope Through Faith

To explain, my family has been on a roller coaster of emotions and heartache for a while now. My daddy (he will always be ‘daddy’ to me, regardless of my age), who has always been the strongest man I know, has been suffering through years of cancer and all of its effects. I, myself, have also been dealt a handful of difficulties with which to deal.

My husband and I divorced because of my military service, so I suddenly found myself a single mom of four. I then deployed for my second tour of duty overseas and have been going through medical treatment for wounds suffered during that time.

I deal with the effects of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) on a regular basis. I lost my job due to defense cuts, so I find myself an unemployed single mother with health issues….sounds a little daunting when I say it that way… but there is hope, through faith…and that is enough.

Throughout my life, I’ve always leaned on the fact that God says, in His Word, that He will never give us more than we can handle. (God must really think a lot of me, because…whew…I’m handling a lot!) My faith in Him sustains me, even at the most difficult times.

Even in the Difficult Times, God has Been There

I have to admit that my faith has not always been so strong. I’ve wandered and worried for years, even though, in hindsight, I can see where God has always taken care of my family. The difference now is that I’m not worrying anymore.

The issues that my family faces are still there, just like so many families out there, but I finally, at 40 years of age, have come to the realization that God is fully in control (if I relinquish control), therefore, I have nothing to worry about. I turned my worries over to Him and the peace that has come through that faith is astounding.

My New Path, and My Prayer

If you have followed my blog, in my first article, you read that God has set me on a new path, one that certainly requires faith to accomplish. I know that it is the faith that He has allowed me to have that put me where I am and keeps me steady.

We all have times of weakness and worry but remembering Who is in control affords me the peace of mind that helps me to endure.

It is my prayer that the hardships that I face and come through with the help of Christ who strengthens me, be a witness to those around me. I want to be like my daddy; who has taught me throughout my life that God takes care of us, no matter what.

I want to be as strong as the man who raised me, teaching me about God’s love and faithfulness to those who choose Him. I want to teach my children the same lessons that my daddy taught me.

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