A religious concept inspired by the Bible Verse Matthew 17:20 about faith the size of a mustard seed. This photo uses mustard seeds and an engraved faith stone held over soil, to illustrate an idea of “planting seeds of faith”.
I ask myself…Do I really have Faith?
I trust that the Lord will take care of my problems, but do I still worry? Yes! I am not sure I have the faith of a mustard seed, so the mountains around Tulsa are safe for now.
The world is full of turmoil and war. I have friends who are dying and many with health problems, family problems and financial problems. I have stress and doubt in my life at times. The doubt of course is the Devil who slips in a zinger.
Then it came to me. Faith is a process. The more we trust the more faith we have. This is only possible with the Grace of God.
I had a birthday this week and my wife, Anna, made cupcakes. The neat thing was that instead of eating all or most of them, we gave them away to our neighbors. The fun part was delivering them to each household. The faith we have we also share with others. It grows in us and helps it grow in them.
I have had many good people at Church and work compliment me on what I have done or said. They see faith in me that I did not. I see faith working in their lives on what they have done or are doing. When we speak of a Community of Faith, we are not just talking about our Churches but the people in those churches who have faith that share it and show it to others.
Faith is a process. It has to come as a gift from God. It is a gift we share with others and that is how it grows in us.
Will the troubles of the world go away if my faith increases?
They may not but the mountains that we move will become smaller and our walk with the Lord will be much more enjoyable. ( Psalm 116:9 ).
God Love You Always
Bob Burford
PS: Please Pray for Cancer victims and their caregivers. Pray for the conversion of Russia and the salvation of the Ukrainian and Russian people and their soldiers. Pray for the Holy Land. Pray for children everywhere who are suffering. Pray for peace.
