We've all been there, you think you have life under control but before you know it, swoosh and you're in a pickle! That is when we hatch our back up plan. We keep our old cell phones in case the new one gets stolen or breaks down, we buy a house with two bedrooms when we only need one because the extra space can come in handy, we buy the sleeper couch for guests and then end up using it ourselves due to a variety or circumstances.
Mankind has a need to feel secure and safe and that is why our backup plans work for us. Even if we think we may never use something, we keep it, just in case! The truth is we don't only use it in our homes, companies do it as well. Staff are cross trained on each others roles and extensive business continuity plans are drawn up and tested on a regular basis.
The thing is, don't we sometimes treat God like our backup plan? We trick ourselves into thinking we need something now and instead of planning, saving and standing in faith for the things we want or need in our lives, we jump straight in and buy it on credit.
Standing in faith and believing God to provide for our needs takes spiritual work, it isn't easy but it is exactly what God requires for us. His word says that without faith it is impossible to please God, therefore living any other way does not meet His requirements for us.
I know it is tough but if you're about to make a big decision, stop and ask yourself the question: Am I truly acting in faith in this situation? You are in my thoughts and prayers as you decide.
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