this word is submitted by Teresa Seputis (TeresaS@xc.org)

What is Faith?
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It is ok to be nervous.
It is ok to be frightened.
It is ok to have doubts and to ask questions.
But it is NOT ok to quit.
It is NOT ok to tell Me "no."

Children, I am after a willing heart.
I look for those who would set their hearts after Me,
Who would purpose to follow Me no matter how frightening the path may seem.

Never think that a person of faith is one who never fears.
A person of faith is NOT one who never doubts.
A person of faith is one who persues and obeys Me in the midst of fears and doubts.

A person of faith does not know all I am doing.
A person of faith does not understand all the situations.
But a person of faith knows Me,
and knows that I am faithful.

I do not ask you to be perfect before you move.
Rather submit yourselves to Me and obey,
and I will perfect you AS you move;
for I am able
and I am capable
and I am all knowning
and I have My plan in place.
You can be confident in Me --
Not in the circumstances,
but in the One who orcherstrates the circumstancs
Not in the situations,
but in the one who has every situation in His hand.

Purpose in your heart to look to Me.
Purpose in your heart to obey,
and I will direct your steps,
and plant you firmly in My way.
Children, don't feel disqualified by doubts and fears
for that is not My critieria.
I do not disqualify those who purpose to obey
and set their face like flint to walk in My way...
Walk in My way, children
.. And I will walk with you.
.. And I will orcherstate the circumstances to My glory.
.. And I will use you to advance My kingdom.