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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

What does Faith look like?

Something Holy Spirit revealed really challenged my daily walk to the core. In James, He says faith without deeds, without works is dead. I've always felt that was referring to my faith in Him, and the works are how I give back to the Kingdom through telling my testimony, helping at the church, the giving of my time, gifts and resources. While this is true, we as Kingdom dwellers who are in this world, but not of this world go through many storms that require our faith in the promises and unchanging character of God. Since Faith and Deeds cannot be separated, can deeds of our faith in every storm be referring to EVERY thought we choose to entertain, the EVERY word we speak, our attitude, demeanor and body language we project through the storm?

Try replacing the word "Faith" where you see it in scripture with "Trust in God" - Listen to how it changes the depth of the following verses:
Hebrews 11:6 - Without Trust in God it is impossible to please God.
James 1:6,8: But when you ask Him, be sure that your Trust in God is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind... Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do."
Luke 7:9 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, "I tell you , I have not found such great Trust in God even in Israel."
1 Cor 2:5 "That your Trust in God should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God."
Here is Webster's definition of Trust:
1. reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.
2. confident expectation of something; hope.
3. confidence in the certainty of future payment for property or goods received; credit: to sell merchandise on trust.
4. a person on whom or thing on which one relies: God is my trust.
5. the condition of one to whom something has been entrusted.
6. the obligation or responsibility imposed on a person in whom confidence or authority is placed: a position of trust.
7. charge, custody, or care: to leave valuables in someone's trust.
8. something committed or entrusted to one's care for use or safekeeping, as an office, duty, or the like; responsibility; charge.

What do you think truly Trusting in God looks like through His eyes?
Is is possible to truly Trust in God to resolve a problem and still worry about it?
I'm not saying be slouthful or lazy - but to be purposeful in our listening for marching orders, patient to wait for instruction, and in ready position to act quickly at His call.
If what we are having Faith for lines up with the promises of God, True Trust in God frees us from having to know when and how He's going to do it.
Something really fun - go to an online bible (I like http://www.youversion.com/) and search on the word "Trust". Ask Holy Spirit for revelation and understanding. Here are a few of them:
1 Peter 2:6 - For in Scripture it says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame."
Psalm 9:10 - Those who know Your name will trust in You, for You, Lord, have never forsaken thise who seek You.
Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I will trust in You.
Nah 1:7 The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.
John 14:1 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.
Rom 10:11 As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in Him will never be put to shame."
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2 comments:

Chad Armstrong said...

I needed this today. Long story but God directed me to your page and to this blog.

Thank you Holy Spirit!

July 26, 2011 at 3:57 PM
Career Development said...

By increasing your worth through service, excellence and personal development, your employer or customers won't even consider the thought of trying to get along without you! As you persist in these three aspects, it is inevitable that you will eventually secure the promotion and the greater income you desire.

May 2, 2012 at 9:49 PM

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Career Development Speaker Bio's

The following business executives and owners volunteer their time and expertise to this ministry. Thank each one of you for your service to the King of Kings!


Robert Fredella
Robert has held senior positions in the US Government and in Corporate America spanning a period of 35+ years. After retiring from the US government at the age of 45, with his last assignment being Program Director of a 5 year $250 million dollar project, he entered Corporate America as V/P of Information Technology for Pepsi Cola, and subsequently spanned his experience in other industries with huge growth companies holding senior positions in such companies as Qualcomm, in the communications sector and i2 Technologies in the high end software development sector. During the last four years he has been a consultant to Drake Beam Morin, one of the largest international job transition companies in the world, has started two companies, one of which he currently operates and is president of a Information Technology staffing company here in Dallas


Joe Borden
Joe has been in the staffing industry for 15 years as a Recruiter and Hiring Manager. Starting his career as a technical resource for GRiD and AST, Joe moved into management then technical recruiting with such companies as DPRC and Compuware. Co-Founder of two companies within the staffing industry – Wired For Hire and Coolersoft, Joe has a passion for helping people through the hiring process to the next opportunity God has planned for them. Joe serves on the Board of the Fort Worth FCA, and holds a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science from the University of North Texas.


Debb Knorr
Our new Career Development Administrator - more to come!


Rich Sanders
Rich is a hiring manager for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. working from the Regional office in Irving, Texas. He has served the company in a variety of capacities, most recently as Zone manager for the Automobile Division. As a hiring manager Rich has seen hundreds of resumes and conducted hundreds of interviews throughout the country. He has seen qualified candidates miss the cut simply because they didn’t have a good resume or didn’t have the interviewing skills necessary to reach the next level in the hiring process. Rich is a trained behavioral interviewer and loves to be involved in people’s lives where he can make a difference, especially in career development. He holds the belief that the career path of any individual be pursued from a Biblical perspective, by combining an individual’s God-given talents with their learned strengths and skills. Rich has written scores of resumes and has provided interviewing coaching in a variety of settings. His “ministry” is helping others, not just in a job search, but maximizing opportunities as they arise for long-term, career growth and development.


Sarah Harris
Sarah Harris, a successful entrepreneur, has operated two businesses in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area for over 17 years. Prior to business ownership, Sarah began her career in various sales positions throughout the U.S., and quickly promoted into Sales Management. In her last corporate position, she managed 17 sales reps with TST Impresso, in Coppell, TX. With an expertise in handling people and business, the next logical move was to start her own ventures: Prestige Design--a graphic design and printing firm; and Creative Surfaces, a construction company specializing in concrete stain application. Sarah’s experience and aptitude for design, customer service, marketing, and PR, served her well and led her to the next level, a call to ministry. With a heart for assisting men and women who are struggling with job search, Sarah has provided one-on-one career counseling from a biblical perspective through Gateway Church since 2003.


Nikki Nanos
Nikki Nanos graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech/Drama from Northern Michigan University in 1978. She continued her education at Northern one extra year to do a Graduate Directed Study in Directing and Acting. She completed her graduate studies in 1981 at California Institute of the Arts where she received a Master of Fine Arts in Acting. In 1989, Nikki was honored with an Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Northern Michigan University for her accomplishments in the entertainment industry. Nikki has worked in the theatre and film industry for over 20 years teaching acting, field producing and directing.

With the Lord's guidance and a passion for teaching and directing, Nikki found a way to utilize what she has learned in theatre and film and transfer that to the public speaking arena.