Unbridled (unrestrained, uncontrolled) Faith

copyright Millie Plastaras 10/08/2007
Good Morning Everyone,

In this life, that is so fleeting, and passes by like a summer
cloud, it is so good, and so wise to have things we can count
on and stand firm in and find hope in. To find reliable people,
reliable hope, and a firmness within our heart that does not
give up, and is not controlled by circumstances.

Faith is a important and vital concept in the life of a believer.

The dictionary gives this definition of faith :

1. Confident belief in the truth, value,
or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.
2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence

The King James Version of the Bible mentions the word Faith
402 times in it. Faith is the cornerstone on which we connect
with God through our trust in, reliance on, and unfettered
hope in Him, and His abilities and almighty power to save,
equip, protect, and provide for us.

Here are some very defining verses about faith.

Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed)
of the things we hope for, being the proof of things we do
not see and the conviction of their reality -- faith perceiving
as real fact what is not revealed to the senses.
Hebrews 11:1 (amplified)

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for
and certain of what we do not see.
NIV

In other words Faith is believing in the absolute power and
awesomeness of God's ability and control over our circumstances
and the whole Universe, even when we cannot see one thing
happening!! We put our faith in, our trust, our reliance on
God and do not waver, we count it as truth and fact when
we do not see it in evidence.

Is your faith like that?

How do we attain that level of faith?

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message,
and the message is heard through the word of Christ.
Romans 10:17

So our faith is built when we read God's word? Why is that?
Because God's Word is from God's heart, and His word
leads us into all his truth, unfolding in our heart and
strengthening it, making it bold in Him, His promises,
His overcoming abilities and producing faith and growth
in our spiritual life.

For the word of the Lord (divine instruction, the gospel)
endures forever.
1 Peter 1:25a

By the same token, lack of the Word withers our faith
and makes us count on things that fail, and let us down,
we have no firm foundation. We quickly become
disillusioned and disappointed in life, and even bitter
because we have been counting on things and people
that let us down.

Is Faith Limited? Only by our own mind. Our faith
is not trusting in ourselves, it is trusting in God.

And the Lord said, "If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and be planted in the sea'; and it would obey you.
Luke 17:6

So how do we find such reliable faith?

So that your faith would not rest on the
wisdom of men, but on the power of God.
1 Corinthians 2:5

How do we rely on God to this level of faith?
By talking to Him, by getting to know Him, by laying
your burdens at His feet, by watching what He does in your life
and others. By seeking that which is above, and not that
which is earthly. By enriching your spiritual life daily
by filling your spirit with HIS word, and by seeking Him
in all you do. Immersing yourself in Him, until you
feel the answer is on the way and your doubt no longer
controls your thinking.

Faith is unbridled hope in God. It is unfettered by our
limited thinking. Faith is reliance on God, utterly,
without reservation.

We live by what we believe, not by what we can see.
1 Corinthians 5:7
NIV

For we walk by faith, not by sight.
1 Corinthians 5:7
KJV

What happens when we cannot muster that kind of faith?

But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Hebrews 11:6

Basically God is saying if you do not trust in me, how can I
be pleased with you? Any relationship we have that is
worthwhile at all, is based on trust and faith, that the relationship
is sound and worthy.

Let me ask you this dear friend, if you do not have faith in God,
what are you trusting in ?

How is that working for you? Are you happy?

Are you controlling your circumstances? Can your thought
processes change one thing in your life, other than your
own mind? Can you change the heart of anyone else?
Can you change your circumstances? Can you pray
the prayer for the sick and see them healed?

My dear friend if your faith is lacking, your spiritual life is.
If your faith is weak, you have been seeking solace and wisdom
in the wrong place. A christian cannot survive without daily
seeking and living in, and relying on, and finding solace
in the word of God, and in communication with God.

We all have only so much time in this life. Then eternity.
Don't waste your life on that which does not profit.
Do not give up your faith for despair.
Do not allow your circumstances to rule your life.
Do not allow people to be your source of hope and reliability.

Faith is trusting in God, not ourselves.
We can only do this if we rely on, cling to and find hope
in him every hour of everyday.

So that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:7-9

Your faith Grows as you allow God to be your source. It can be a trial by fire, but it produces a faith that is more precious and secure and sustaining than any thing else this life has to offer. It is as refined gold, pure and strong and resilient.

Do not let your faith be bound by your circumstances but be unbridled (Unrestrained, uncontrolled) faith that trusts in God no matter what you are going through!

When You said, "Seek My face," my heart said to You, "Your face, O LORD, I shall seek."
Psalm 27:8
love always,

millie

Only one life, will soon be past, Only what is done for Christ will last.