Today is Wednesday, October 1st, 2008; Karen's Korner #1413

I received this daily devotional email from Joel and Victoria Osteen last fall. In light of the economy and credit shortages, I thought this one is a good one.
 
No matter who we are, I think we have at least some concern of what is going to happen with the U.S. economy. I do; I wish I didn't. I wonder if I (we) sometimes put too much trust in the federal government and the safety of our personal dollars, and not enough in our coming Kingdom, future lives, and an out-of-this-world economy which cannot falter nor fail.
 
I want to believe Him more and better, but I know to do that I am going to need His help:
 

Heaven’s Currency

“And whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and believing, you will receive”

(Matthew 21:22 AMP).

In the natural realm, we exchange money for the things we want and need. But in the spiritual realm, faith is what we exchange. The Bible tells us that when you pray, have faith, and you will receive it. Faith moves mountains. Faith pleases God. Faith is what opens doors. What is faith? It’s believing in God and His goodness. It’s knowing that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Faith is believing that the promises of God are true. It’s obeying His Word. Faith causes you to act. Where does faith come from? Everyone is given a measure of faith. Romans tell us that faith grows by hearing the Word of God. The more you hear the Word of God, the more real it becomes in your life and the easier it is to believe His promises. It doesn’t matter how much faith you have today, begin investing your faith by choosing to obey God’s Word. As you hear and obey the Word, you will be empowered by faith, and you will move forward into the abundant life God has in store for you!

Heavenly Father, thank You for the power of Your Word at work in my life. I submit myself to You today and ask that the seeds of faith in my heart grow strong. I open my heart to You and ask You to remove any doubt or unbelief so that I can serve You with my whole heart all the days of my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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