FAITH. . .What does that look like to you?

Well, hello there again!  It's been a while since I last sat down and tended to my blog.  My best excuse is that I've been diligently writing "The Book"....you know, The Book I started five years ago because I heard God say, "I want you to write a book about getting off the fence and surrendering your life to Me."  So, I would say I am 3/4 of the way finished with the first draft, which in itself, will be a great accomplishment, to say the least.  But that's another post for another time...

This semester, in Bible Study, we are covering Hebrews right now and the issue of "Faith" has come up.  Faith? What does that look like to you?  In Hebrews 11:6 it says,

"Without faith it is impossible to please God!  You must believe He is God and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." KJV

One word that really screams at me from this verse is: "Impossible."  It is IMPOSSIBLE to please God without faith!  For me, faith is believing, even though I can't see.  Believing what?  Believing God's word is Truth and Life and Absolute.  Believing God's promises are true, even for a redeemed wretch such as myself.  Believing I am an heir with Jesus Christ and have eternal salvation with Him in Heaven.  Believing that God is working all things out for my good, even though I can't SEE Him doing anything.

Since my conversion in 2003, I have wanted nothing more than to please God.  Without faith, that is impossible.  The truth is, as a Believer, I don't have a choice.  I must have faith if I am going to please the One who saved me. 

Faith is the opposite of Doubt.  Faith is the opposite of Worry.  Faith is the opposite of needless Fear. (False Evidence Appearing Real-type Fear.)  So, suffice it to say, that when I am doubting, worrying, or fearing something....I am not pleasing God.  I want to be a beautiful fragrance to the Lord.  I want to make Him smile every time He thinks of me.  I must exercise my FAITH to be pleasing to God...the same God who has given me Life, not death.  I don't think that's asking too much, do you?

So, think about it. . .what does your faith look like?  It's definitely something to keep at the forefront of our mind if we want to please our wonderful God in Heaven, huh? :)