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I was doing a Bible study with a friend, and I realized in my own life, I sometimes fail to trust God in certain areas. The Bible says the joy of the Lord is your strength, but what do you think? I believe that in praising God, worshiping Him through all times we can find a unending overabundance of joy in Him to bring us through and out. We are more then conquerers in Christ and in Him we can have victory. Does that mean our lives will be perfect? By any means, no, but in the joy of serving God we will find fountains of blessings. It is all a matter of perspective and it is all about Faith. Trust in God, have faith--i.e. read your Bible, pray and trust in His promises. When you let go and let God, you will find a better life then one had in the world. We are each given a measure of faith, and we must grow that faith by exercising our walk with God. One may say they dont pray but how do you have a relationship with someone? By talking with them, and read the Bible, and ask Him to lead you and you just might be surprised where He takes you smile .

I hope this made some sense and helps someone. I know without faith and without believing in Him, I would be without hope and probably dead.

Faith is to each their own, and to me right now it is hope. Comments welcome of course. Lets have an open dialogue on faith--not religion or the church but what the word of God says about faith, and prayer. so many people mistake church for their God's home but we are the church, and we are to walk in His ways..and trust me, it is is worth it.