I have often wondered what it would take for my life to be pleasing to God. I think that all true believers have that desire to please God, but so often we try so hard to do things in our own ability and it really amounts to nothing. God’s word says that without FAITH, it is impossible to please God. It is also by grace though FAITH that we are saved. So how do we as believers get this thing called FAITH??? It is actually much simpler than you might imagine…it isn’t some magical power that you have to conjure up and it isn’t something that can be obtained with the human mind. The Word of God says that Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God….so you may say…ok, I have heard that before, and I still don’t get it. Let me break it down for you. God gave us His Word to be a lamp that lights our path, and He also sent the Holy Spirit to bring illumination to His Word in our lives. When you begin to read the Word, if submitted to the Holy Spirit, something should come alive within your spirit. I know that I personally love to listen to the bible being read, either on cd or audio podcast, because by hearing the word, Faith begins to stir within me. It is as we feed our spirit with the word, that our Faith begins to grow. I know it sounds simple, but trust me…it works! Thats why they call it “our daily bread”….because it is like food for our spirit. I have noticied that it is always on the days when I don’t feed my spirit that doubt and unbelief and all sorts of evil things start to creep into my mind….and that is where the part about renewing your mind daily through the reading of the Word comes into play. The battlefield in the mind can only be won by daily renewing your mind. You are probably saying…ok, so how does this relate to faith? Well when our minds are renewed and our hearts are submitted to the Word of God, we are open and ready to receive what the Holy Spirit wants to say to us, and we are letting Faith rise up inside of us. As we begin to walk by Faith and not by sight, we are saying to God..” I trust you with every aspect of my life and my existence.” That is what pleases God….when He sees that no matter what we walk through good or bad, that we still trust Him and rely upon him despite it all. I am still a work in progress, but I pray that we all as believers continue to grow in the Faith so that we can be effective ministers in this dry and desolate land.
Hi Lizzie,
, & I look forward to re-reading the posts I only skimmed through. I think while you’re waiting for Boaz, you should consider looking for a publisher to put some of this together. The personal aspect really brings the spiritual message to life. I admire your faith & perseverance (especially as a single woman) & know the Lord must have someone incredibly special in mind for you.
I’ve read or looked over most of your blog now (minus those related to soccer
Love in Christ,
Adrianne
Hi Adrianne,
My stepdad is actually a publisher and has published over 500 Christian books….many on the Glory of God. I’m not sure if you are familiar with Sister Ruth Ward Heflin, but he published all of her books. He also published my mothers book, The Glory of God Revealed. Anyway, I do know that I want to use my personal experiences to reach and help young women for Christ…who knows what God will do??? And as far as my Boaz goes, thank you for saying that…sometimes I grow weary in waiting. I know God has someone great for you too. Thank you so much for your encouraging words! you really brightened my day. 
Wow…all I can do is giggle at what you said about looking for a publisher…. I really never imagined that anyone would suggest that from my wrtings, but thank you! You made me smile.
Your Sister In Christ,
Lizzy