I have a Pinterest board called “Growing Faith.” There has never been a time in my life where I didn’t see myself lacking in faith, or that my faith was stunted in growth… until now.
Believe me, I am not trying to be a pessimist. I want to be a person of faith. I love God, I love Jesus, and I love the Bible.
With all of this love, I have noticed that I am struggling in the area of faithfulness.
There is a verse in 2 Timothy 2:13, which says,
“If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.” (NIV)
Oh, I know I have had my share of faithlessness. Bouts of doubt. It may be recognized as a mid-life crisis to some. I have questioned so many things, such as: “Who am I? Where am I going in this life? What have I done so far to be a positive impact to others?”
Then, my dear, sweet husband tells me to get my head out of the sand.
I am learning that faithfulness is not about me. It is about putting faith in someone greater than me. Sure, I can be faithful to my family, to my husband, to my career, to my calling. But, the faithfulness that is mentioned as a Fruit of the Spirit, well, that’s the ultimate definition: to be faithful to the Creator of faith: God.
Another verse that has helped me re-learn more about faithfulness is this:
Psalm 86:11 (NIV)
Teach me your way, Lord,
that I may rely on your faithfulness;
give me an undivided heart,
that I may fear your name.
There are many more that you can read, too, right here if you need encouragement.
Just as the seasons of the earth are faithful each year to arrive, so is God’s faithfulness to me.
Just as the sun rises and sets each day, so is God’s faithfulness to those who trust in Him.
Just as the ocean rushes to the shoreline over and over, so is God’s faithfulness to you, who will seek Him.
My prayer is that not only will I grow in my faithfulness, but that God’s faithfulness will reach out to you, dear reader.
The differing seasons of the same tree in my neighborhood…. beautiful resemblance of faithfulness.
Becoming Process Driven 