A Word from Beth

On my way to work every morning, I read a quick devotional by Beth Moore, called Believing God. Last week, I read the following entry and it has kind of "stuck with" me.

"A joyful heart makes a face cheerful, but a sad heart produces a broken spirit." Proverbs 15:13

Would you be offended if I told you that I not only think God is awesome, wonderful, and faithful but that I also think he is fun? In fact, in my opinion those who take the faith out of spiritual living have taken the fun out of life. They can play it safe if they want, but I like living out on a limb with God.

I've put all my hopes and all my faith in Him. I have absolutely nothing else to hang on to. I'm banking on God and His Word with every drop of energy I have. If He doesn't come through, I've made a fool of myself. But I'm not worried about it, because He has yet to fail me.

For the last several months, my Bible Study group has been walking through the book of Philippians and one reoccuring theme is "REJOICE!" Paul says it over and over again and he tells us to do it ALL the time. This has been on the forefront of my mind for months and I have been trying to purposefully "REJOICE!" every day.

Also, I recently shared my testimony with the college students at our church. I ended on a similar note as Beth...there is nothing, aboslutely nothing more FUN than living a faith adventure with the Lord. Throw the plans out the door and believe!