I was working outside and caught myself thinking negative about something I have been standing in faith for for a long time.
When I realized what I was doing I traced my thoughts back to, believe it or not,my prayer of faith.
I began to look to heaven and it was as if I could See my own scenario from a distance.
I had a worrying faith.
It is easy to see others problems and dilemmas and formulate great prayers of faith. I can even see others get their victory before it is manifest.
But when dealing with personal issues and love ones it is hard to step outside the forest and look at the thing from heavens vantage point.
Whats worse I learned faith the hard way. Directly from intense battles .
Thank God for reminders!
A worrying faith is a formula for unanswered prayer. It is playing the problem like a video in one's mind and alternately praying to God for the answer or victory.
It yields little victory.With worrying faith victory comes by Gods great mercy,not by effectively praying.
The great discipline of the mind! It must be the ultimate enemy of the faith walk! It is so important to cast down every thought to the contrary of Gods word and bring captive every thought from the word of God!
David