As I get older, the more I learn about what it really means to live by faith. The more I see that the old Sunday School answers and bumper sticker theology just don’t cut it. The more I see my deep need for Jesus and how He is more than able to be all that I need and more.

The life of faith for me is one of amazement and surprise at what God is doing in me. I see how I am different from who I was 6 months ago and how God continues to work in me to be more like Jesus. He keeps bringing people into my life who bless and encourage me and show me a little more of Christ.

I am amazed at what God can do if we bring our mustard-sized faith and give Him just the tiniest place to start in our lives. I’ve seen addictions overcome, strongholds demolished, weakness made strong, defeat turned to victory, and ugly messes made into beautiful testimonies.

The life of faith can never be a half-hearted affair. You have to be all in. But once you’re in, you’re never the same. You never know where this life will take you, but you can be sure that the One driving knows exactly where He’s going. You can trust Him absolutely to lead you right.

It’s not about how much you know or how you’ve got your doctrines lined up in neat little rows. It’s about confessing that I am poor in spirit and boasting in my weakness, because my weakness is where God’s strength works best.

The life of faith is taking you somwhere. The final destination is heaven and total Christlikeness. It’s also a process. As the old commercial said, “Life is a journey. Enjoy the ride.” That goes doubly for the life of faith.

Keep your eyes open and your heart surrendered and your hands unclenched and you will never cease to be amazed at what God does.