Faith

Faith is that glimmers in your soul
for what you've yet to see

Faith is the mustard seed of steadfastness
that could move the mountain of obstacles.

Faith is the shimmering shield you carry as the armor
to fight the devil each and every day.

Faith is believing,-  believing in God's promises

Faith is patience- patient in long suffering

Faith is courageous-courageous in martyrdom
as well as hoping for the impossible

Faith is Abraham- the man who didn't backaway
when God asked him to sacrifice his beloved son

Faith is Mary- the young woman who surrendered to God's will
to become pregnant despite what Joseph or her community would think of her

Faith is the woman who touched the hem of Jesus robe
a daring thing to do in a crowd, but refused to give up hope

Faith is what the Lord expects from you and me
when the sea becomes rough
and our boats threatened to go down.

Faith is what He wants to see in our daily lives
more than in the songs we sing
Or in the words we write or preach.

(June 07, 2005)