Glad with Grace 💙 Seeking The Kingdom of God

"Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth." — Mark 9:23 (KJV) Faith is more than just believing God exists; it is trusting Him completely, even when circumstances seem impossible. In Mark 9:23, Jesus challenges the father of a demon-possessed boy, reminding him that faith unlocks the power of God. The man responds in verse 24: "Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief." This honest plea reflects our struggle—sometimes our faith wavers, but we can ask God to strengthen it. What is Faith? The Bible defines faith in Hebrews 11:1: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Faith is not based on what we can see or control. It is the confidence that God will fulfill His promises, even when we don’t understand how. Faith and Salvation Faith is not only about seeing miracles; it is the key to salvation. The Bible teaches that we are saved by faith, not by our works: Ephesians ...

Today, I want to remind you of something truly wonderful—God loves us! Not just in words, but in action, in promises, and in the incredible plans He has for us. And because He loves us, He gives us guidance, not to burden us, but to bless us. His requirements for us are simple and good, and when we follow them, the rewards are beyond anything we could imagine! Let’s start with God’s love and His desire for our good. In Jeremiah 29:11, God says: " For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." God isn’t sitting in heaven, waiting to punish us when we fail. No! He is a loving Father who wants us to live in peace, joy, and purpose. And to help us, He gives us simple but powerful instructions. In Micah 6:8, we see exactly what He asks of us: "He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with y...