Faith is a word that we use a lot, but sometimes we can make it too complicated. Faith simply means “belief or absolute trust”; the word also implies loyalty and commitment.

Faith isn't a huge, complicated concept that we have to stress over. Genuine faith in God simply acknowledges that the message of Jesus' death and resurrection is absolutely true. It happens when we say, "Not only does it make sense to me, but I'm willing to stake my life on it."

The Bible says that the uncompromisingly righteous shall live by faith and faithfulness. One way to think of the uncompromisingly righteous is to think of those who are made right by the death of Jesus Christ on the cross.

Through faith we are made right, and God treats us as His own beloved children.

Today, I encourage you to get back to the basics of faith.  Know that when you put your faith in Him, you are made right. Live by your trust in the God who reaches out to you with loving and open arms, ready to receive you and love you just as you are.

__Joyce Meyer

Gene Groner

Gene is the author of 35 books on faith, hope, and love. He also writes inspirational poetry and daily messages of peace, hope and love at www.amazon.com/Gene-Allen-Groner/e/B077YTVSJZ

Thank You, Heavenly Father

Father, I thank You for all Your many blessings throughout my life. Even when in difficult times, You have always been with me. I thank You for my family and friends, my home and daily blessings of food and clothing, financial well-being, opportunities to be of service, and all the many ways You have provided for me. I know I have not always been the person You wanted me to be, but hopefully in the future, I will be that person. You have given me the faith to trust in You in all things, and for that faith I am grateful. Please show me the way forward, so that I may be of maximum service to You and my fellow beings. I love You with all my heart. In the precious name of Jesus, amen. 

Gene Groner

Gene is the author of 35 books on faith, hope, and love. He also writes inspirational poetry and daily messages of peace, hope and love at www.amazon.com/Gene-Allen-Groner/e/B077YTVSJZ