Belief

Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them. But the righteousness based on faith says, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) “or ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” (Romans 10:1-11 ESV). Belief in Jesus is not just for the “then and there.” Faith is the ingredient that gives true zest to life. It does secure eternal life personally for us, but it also energizes us toward a positive lifestyle. The following are some simple suggestions to follow in your application of God’s salvation each day.  Believe in your heart that something wonderful is about to happen.  Love your life.  Believe in yourself and the potential God has placed within you.  Wake every morning with the awe of just being alive.  Discover each day the magnificent, awesome beauty God has created in our world.  Explore and embrace life in yourself and in everyone you see each day.  Amaze yourself and rouse those around you to the potential of each new day.  Don't be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect; this is the essence of your humanity.  Let those who love you help you.  Trust enough to be able to take. Love enough to be able to give.  Look with hope to the horizon of today, for today is the special gift of God.  Let a little sun out as well as in. Let the joy of the Sprit of God within you permeate the world of those around you.  Create your own rainbows. Trust in the coming of Christ to set all things right. Know that the storms of life are only temporary.  Be open to all your possibilities.  Always believe in Miracles. The presence of God is in your heart when you have exercised your faith, believing in Him. Trust in Him today!