FAR FROM FAITH #1: Chapter One, Issue One

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g4102. πίστις pistis; from 3982; persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself: — assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity. Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all. DALE CARNEGIE ( more Dale Carnegie quotes)

For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed, both springing from faith and leading to faith [disclosed in a way that awakens more faith]. As it is written and forever remains written, “THE JUST and UPRIGHT SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.” Years ago, I went through a period of severe depression after I started my graduate program. I was deeply lonely in a new city. God felt far away. Related: How to Develop a Personal Relationship with God You are distracted by the things of the world Sometimes soul bonds are stronger than blood bonds. Have faith in that. DIANNA HARDY Inspirational faith quotes

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For in it is revealed the righteousness of God from faith to faith; as it is written, “The one who is righteous by faith will live.” So that is the righteousness of God. It is complete in effecting righteousness without Torah observance. It is accomplished to the end the same way it begins: I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else. C.S. LEWIS Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. - Psalm 23:4

My translation) Behold the proud man: his soul is not right within him: but the righteous man shall live by his faith. Romans 15:14: And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. It is God's righteousness that is being revealed through the faith OF Christ. He alone as the son of man, had faith in God by His perfect obedience to God's will to go to the cross. This is the only true Faith that brings salvation and righteousness and makes men just. It's also the law being fulfilled by "love the Lord thy God with all thy heart with all thy soul and with all thy mind and thy neighbor as thyself. His love was first to God the Father and also showed His and the Fathers love for men by laying down His life on their behalf when they were yet sinners. No, I would not want to live in a world without dragons, as I would not want to live in a world without magic, for that is a world without mystery, and that is a world without faith. R.A. SALVATORE Let your life reflect the faith you have in God. Fear nothing and pray about everything. Be strong, trust God’s word, and trust the process. GERMANY KENTPause and remember – At any moment you have the power to say ‘this is enough’ and radically change the course of your destiny. Have the faith and courage to follow your hearts calling. JENNIFER YOUNG Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls. JOSEPH CAMPBELL Patience is not the ability to wait. Patience is to be calm no matter what happens, constantly take action to turn it to positive growth opportunities, and have faith to believe that it will all work out in the end while you are waiting. ROY T. BENNETT Jesus, Paul, James, Hebrews, etc. all see the paradigm of Habakkuk as a faith as resulting in faithfulness. It is not a one time belief event but a lifetime of faithfulness: When we feel distant from God, we can use scriptures about God being near to remind us of His faithfulness. He promises to be close to us no matter what we are facing.

God has given us the Holy Spirit to guide us, offering wisdom and discernment as we navigate all of life’s choices. He empowers us with the Fruit of the Spirit, so we always have God’s power indwelling in our hearts. God is not far away. He is living inside us! from a lesser faith to a greater; not noting two faiths, but one and the same faith increasing to perfection. How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain… Feeling close to God helps reassure us of the object of our faith. At the same time, we can’t always rely on our feelings. We will not always feel closeness to God even if we seek it. Sometimes, even when God feels far away, we need to rely on our knowledge that He is there. Maybe you know a friend who is in need of a little positivity or maybe you’re searching for strength yourself. We hope the following quotes will provide some much-needed positivity.Most of us will go through times at both ends of the spectrum. But especially if you’re feeling far from God, here are some strategies you can practice to help you build that sense of closeness to God: Admit What You Think He’s Like (Deep Down)