Life is not a fairytale. I know this because my firstborn daughter lives in a fairytale world. She delights in trying on multiple dresses in one day, wearing sparkly high-heeled shoes, and bursting forth into song at any given moment. Her ever-growing imagination transports her to far away places where the animals talk to you and the prince is always waiting to rescue the damsel in distress. As her mother, I realize that maybe we have shown her one too many Disney movies. But as a woman, I understand that even if we had shielded her from that magical world of animated characters, she would still long for something more grand than the simple world in which she lives. As a follower of Christ, I know that she (and I) have this longing because God has placed eternity in our hearts. No matter who we are or where the road has taken us, all of us have a desire for a never-failing, all-consuming love. And that is where faith enters the picture.
The faith that I am referring to is not faith in yourself, your strength, or your passion. It is not a faith that shifts and changes in the light of circumstances or surroundings. This faith is actually not based around me or you at all. It is a gift given to me from the Prince of Peace, the Lord of all creation, Jesus Christ. I have faith that He exists, that He loves me (and you!) enough to sacrifice His life for me, and that He has a glorious plan to bring every tribe, tongue, and nation to Himself.
So if you are willing to read through this blog and walk with me on this journey, I pray that the Lord will use my humble musings to encourage you and strengthen your faith in Him. And we will give Him all the glory He is due.
yay! so glad you are blogging!
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