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Why is it that we can't follow our own advice? Perhaps because it is easier to think of solutions when it is someone else's problem. This is the case for me, anyway. When someone asks me for advice about a situation, I find it easier to think clearly and provide decent advice. That's probably because the stressfulness I would have if it was my situation would not clouding my mind.
If you have read many of my previous blogs, I talk a lot about faith. About how I am learning the value of having faith, and more importantly, the application of that faith. I have improved dramatically in this area. However, I still find myself doubting on many occasions. That faith that I know about, read about, and write about still seems to disappear from my mind much too often. What am I to do?
First of all, I get the feeling God understands. Not that He likes to see me doubt His perfect plans for me, but He knows I am human. I believe I need to ask His forgiveness, and pray that my faith will increase every day.
One excellent suggestion I read is from "The Power of Positive Thinking". The author suggests memorizing several favorite "faith verses" in the Bible. I have shared several of these in previous blogs. He says the key is to drill these into our minds by constantly reflecting on them and applying them in everyday situations. He says that if we focus on these verses constantly, they eventually become a part of our subconscious. Ultimately, this "faith thinking" becomes a part of our regular thinking. Think of what a difference it would make if we went into every situation with complete faith, KNOWING that we will succeed.
Perhaps someone reading this is already at that point. If so, I would love to learn other suggestions about building faith, and I look forward to any suggestions. Overall, I think my faith is good, but not great. It can be much better. I hope what I have written here will help someone besides myself. Ok, to take a step in the right direction, I will restate the sentence...I have the faith to believe that God will use this information to help anyone reading it. There, that wasn't difficult. 
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Posted by joegin95 on 2008-06-22 22:11:04 | Rating: | Views: 64
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I believe the same measure of faith is given to every human at birth.
Freedom of choice, spiritual conviction and conscience, determine the germination of God’s seed, “Faith.”
I don’t believe there is a God, or pray to a God, as I am not religious, no.
God is real! Alive! Here in my heart! With me, In me, Every second of the day, as I speak to my Lord in a manner that people may be classed as “not so normal” I rejoice in my Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, and Father God. I ask and my Father provides. Glory! Amen
Agape
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Posted by Christianthoughts
on 2008-06-23 14:24:00
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It is human nature to doubt at times, but, like the father who brought his son to Jesus for healing, we can also pray for God to help our unbelief.
Mark 9:23-25
23. Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
24. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
25. When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
Thank you for sharing! :)
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Posted by Alice
on 2008-07-20 02:25:54
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