Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
For by it the elders obtained a good report.
Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. ~ Hebrews 11:1-3 (KJV)
Faith has to work twenty-four hours a day in and through us, or we perish. ~ Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 16
The elders obtained a good report.
How many people have stayed
in the rooms, waiting for a miracle
based on the substance – the import —
of things hoped for,
evidenced by recovery in others.
Evidence of potential miracles
can be peace in a face,
serenity in a life,
potential incarnate
in the formerly hopeless.
We may never see these hoped for things,
yet want what these folks have.
How many people have stayed
in the rooms, waiting for a miracle
based on the substance – the import —
of things hoped for,
evidenced by recovery in others.
Evidence of potential miracles
can be peace in a face,
serenity in a life,
potential incarnate
in the formerly hopeless.
We may never see these hoped for things,
yet want what these folks have.
God, grant me faith,
give me courage to demand
nothing more, wisdom
to know that’s all I need.
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| From A Cloud of Witnesses |
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