Don't get mad at me.....Where is YOUR faith?

Part of the devotional reading I read today (though it is old) really stuck with me (found HERE). It talked about FAITH. Now we've heard that we need FAITH a thousand and one times before, but obviously without faith....we can do NOTHING. Its not enough to dream it, you have to act upon those dreams in order for them to manifest in your life.

Hebrews 4:2
For we also have had the gospel preached to us just as they did but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with Faith.

PICTURE THIS: You put two people together with the same idea & goal. Just imagine one has faith to actually accomplish the goal & the other is merely "dreaming" about the possibilities of what will happen IF they act upon their thoughts. While one marvels at the idea of the goal, the other has actually gone ahead and made preparations to make the goal/dream a REALITY! Now imagine ten years have passed. The one who only continued to "think" about accomplishing that goal never did for reasons including fear, laziness, lack of motivation, and because they unfortunately took their focus off of God. The one who mixed FAITH into the situation and found the strength to put one foot in front of the other, now has accomplished the goal successfully and is in the process of completing preparations for two more goals. Now the faithLESS person who "dreamed" the same exact dream as the faithFUL one is mad as hell that he isn't prospering, though they both had the same opportunities to do so. Now, he is carrying guilt, frustration, anger, and disappointment around in his heart because of something "he" didn't incorporate into the equation!

Why get mad at the next person for excelling when you can do the same? Because of that, you're walking around looking like a sour boo-boo the fool in the face, lol,....and for what reason? Though circumstances such as lack of support, financial obligations, children/spouse, etc. "may" hinder your progress just a bit, it should not completely STOP you from accomplishing your goals. With FAITH, everything is possible! A person that is full of FAITH knows that God is at the head & will supply all of their needs no matter how the current situations are presented before them. Its not enough to only dream and imagine what you could do if you never stir in faith before acting. Don't get mad at the next when you have the SAME God beside you to help you accomplish your goals as well.

If you are struggling this day with YOUR faith, ask God to increase it. But when you ask, you must BELIEVE that he will do it. Once he's done it, then begin the process of accomplishing your goals through his WILL. Instead of getting mad at the next because of how big their faith is, genuinely congratulate, support, and encourage them to continue on. Their inspiration should motivate your faith to shoot off like a rocket! Be blessed & incorporate a double dose of faith in every situation....starting TODAY! Its not too late :-)

Thanks for reading.....