Living with the belief and trust that God is our Creator, who rewards obedience and full surrender, gives us courage, fulfills all of His promises, and gives us strength pleases God. Without genuine faith, it is impossible to please God. “And it is impossible to please God without faith” (Hebrews 11:6).
Why does living in faith please God? Because our faith starts with the belief that He exists. “Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him” (Hebrews 11:6). The central purpose of this letter to the Hebrews is found in this passage. The author is telling us that our faith begins with the belief that God exists, and if we trust this truth, the reward is ours. If we know He is real, then, by faith, we want to know Him, and this pleases Him. Our reward is a relationship of trust and faith. “If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me” (Jeremiah 29:13 NLT).
Do you believe that God exists? Do you have faith? If so, then He is waiting to show you more of His character and attributes that strengthen your faith. He invites you to seek Him and know Him intimately. He is waiting to show you things yet unseen.
Tamela Turbeville wants every woman surviving abuse to know God loves them, and that they are worthy and wanted. Most of all, healing is possible. She began Living One Word to write and share how God redeems the lives of survivors and you can read more about Tamela and her healing journey at www.livingoneword.com, on Facebook, and Instagram.
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