Faith Is…
Let me say how grateful we are to those who make gifts that enable this ministry to touch so many. Your generous support is a real God-send.
The book of Hebrews reminds us that “… faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
I read something recently by J Howard Olds that expands on this idea of faith and really brings it home. He writes:
Faith is the rare courage to act on that which you cannot yet prove to be true.
Faith is leaving a fresh grave with enough hope to carry on.
Faith is writing a song of thanksgiving when the rent is due.
Faith is accepting forgiveness when it seems nothing more than a distant dream.
Faith is proclaiming peace while you still feel the turmoil inside.
Faith is letting your hair down enough to receive the mercy of God.
May God fill you and me with this kind of faith!
Let us pray: Loving and gracious God, it is indeed by faith that we journey through life with all of its ups and downs. Grant that we might be filled with faith even in the darkest of nights. May we come to know you so deeply that we are able to trust you and follow you. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
