By Faith

I just love my girlfriends! They are all so diverse and fun. They fill me with love, hold me when I cry, teach me creativity, care for my children and even hold me accountable. A girlfriend's timing is one of the best I know; especially if she's a Believer in our Mighty Savior.

Marci is no exception to that rule. We have such fun together. I truly think that only her brain can move as fast as mine! She has the ability stay in step with it at times and wouldn't you know it; she can cut me off at the pass, too! Today was one of those times together.

We caught up today at a central food court in an equidistant mall. There, we spewed our guts out as only a girl can about life. Marci and I don't need candles and pie on china plates.....we need coffee from Starbucks while the kids eat McDonald's icecream cones. We just go for it where ever we are! As we were chatting (or spewing as we do...) Marci made a very profound statement....something to the effect of "well, Kel, you are beyond looking for hope. You are walking Faith in Christ."

BINGO!!!

She sustinctly stated what I've been churning over for a few days. Truly, it's been the hardest year of our lives. But in that moment, sitting with my girlfriend in a food court, things became even clearer and a Peace struck my soul. So many times in the past I've been hopeful that Christ would see us through an event or circumstance. He always has. Always!

I came home and opened up God's Word to Hebrews 11:1 and 6. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen.....But without faith it is impossible to please Him for he who comes to God must believe that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."

My Bible notes tell me that: faith is not a blind leap in the dark, but a confident commitment to One about whom abundant evidence bears ample testimony.

Certainly I have an abundant evidence of Christ's provision for our family. Just read my post from a day or two ago! That list is just a small sampling of the abundant provision and giving from my Heavenly Father who holds me and my family in the palm of His hand! He's shown us, without a doubt in our minds, His commitment to us. We are now striving as a family to show we are just as committed to Him!

I am no longer walking daily from a perspective of simply hoping Christ will sustain us and hold us and provide for us. Slowly, but surely the Spirit is teaching me and showing me: Walk by Faith.

Thanks, Marci, for a great afternoon out. I love your family. Thanks for walking by Faith with me.