Audacious faith is the raw material that authentic Christianity is made of. It’s the stuff that triggers ordinarily level-headed people like you and me to start living with unusual boldness. SF
A while ago I read a Pastor Steven Furicks book Sun Stand Still. This book back then changed my life and view about how I approached God and how much faith that I had in him. So with that said a little over 20 days ago I hunkered down to commit to this internal and external soul searching, Jesus finding journey on the road to 25. I gave up ALL social media except Pintrest and I only watch movies (occasionally) and the news. Lets just say that this quiet time with myself has been the most gut wrenching, exhilarating soul searching 20 days of my life. I've struggled. I've been exposed and most importantly I've been humbled.
Yesterday I completed my vision board for 2014 and on it I focused on some things to help me to grow and expand my faith, intimacy with Christ and a few other markers. As I was magazine searching I kept thinking of a theme for the year. As I do with most things I create themes and make many list and numerous bullets but anywho. While I was thinking and listing I kept coming back to Joshua 10:1-14 as my theme for the year.
In Joshua 10:1-14, We see that the Isrealites unleash a surprise attack on the Amorites, and right from the beginning the battle goes well. But as the sun sinks towards the horizon, General Joshua faces a decision. The victory isn't complete, and once it get's dark, the rest of he Amorites will slip away. Joshua sizes up the situation and delivers one of the most unorthodox prayers in the Bible. He ask God to make the sun to stop in the sky. He literally ask God to freeze time on behalf of his people, and guess what God does!!! He makes the SUN STAND STILL!!! Joshua had audacious faith!! Joshua defeated the Amorites.
Think about it WOW!!!
So as I continue to journey to 25 and as I start 2014 here is my yearly theme.
"If you’re going to pray for God to make the sun standstill, you’d better be ready to march all night. PUSH while you pray"
I am praying for the humanly impossible and believing that God will provide!!!
What is your theme for 2014?!
Love Peace and Blessings!!!
-Ashley
