Faith

This morning during my prayer time, I thought of Isaac in Genesis 26. Isaac sowed in a time of famine and reaped 100 times over that same year. I am beginning to see the harvest of all the good seeds I have sown over the years.

My mind flashed back to when I moved back to Arizona four years ago. I was a single mother with two small children, no job, no family and no friends. That is crazy! But I knew it was were I was supposed to be. And I am so thankful that I am here.

My biological mother, Ida, moved to San Antonio, TX from Detroit, MI about a year ago. She moved with no job, no friends or family. Yet, God has provided for her during the past year. I believe that His provision occurs because she is where she is supposed to be. She has faced many challenges but through it all, she has clung to the victory she has in Jesus.

Jesus said we would have tribulation in this life. But to be happy and full of joy because we are in Him and He has overcome the world. (John 16:33). I am so amazed at how my faith in God has grown. There used to be a time when bad news or events would send me over the edge. Now, I just remember how good God has been to me. I have a great job. Despite being tired as a single mom, I have healthy, smart, beautiful children. I eat every day. I have a roof over my head. I have a great church and friends. I am one year from being Dr. Dayna Thompson.

I talked to my mom almost every day - usually through text messaging. She told me she starts her new job on Tuesday. No matter what we face, God is always faithful to provide a way of escape (1 Cor 10:13). Everyday, I am learning more and more about how much God really does love me. Even though I get tired and feel like I am in a pit, He lifts me out, dusts me off, and walks with me on this journey (Ps 40:2).

Faith. Just a simple world that contains explosive power to change our tomorrow. Do faith. The benefits lead you to life and life more abundant (John 10:10).

Today's secret: the enemy can only steal from you if you allow it. You allow it by falling into fear instead of standing in faith.