If You Have Faith as a Mustard Seed.......

I am reminded once again of the importance of faith and trust, and the power of even the tiniest amount. It is why the devil will do anything to undermine and destroy our faith. Without it we are weak and of very little use in accomplishing God's purpose. It can be more difficult to have faith when we are feeling discouraged and overwhelmed yet it is no less important during those times. The Bible says it is "the cares of the world that chokes out the word of God". Those cares can sometimes cause us to take our focus off of God and on to our trials. I need to make a conscious decision every day to remain faithful and obedient and trust God to guide my decisions and choices.
Oswald Chambers says, "Never confuse the trial of faith with the ordinary discipline of life, because a great deal of what we call the trial of faith is the inevitable result of being alive. Faith as the Bible teaches it, is faith in God coming against everything that contradicts Him---a faith that says, " I will remain true to God's character whatever He may do."