Believe
I Believe
I Believe...
That we should celebrate everyday,for everyday is a gift from God.
I Believe...
That we are responsible for what we do,
no matter how we feel.
I Believe...
That either you allow God to
control your attitude,
control your attitude,
or it controls you.
I Believe...
That it's taking me a long time to become
the person I want to be.
But, I'm still breathing, so God's not done with me yet.
I Believe...
That sometimes the people you expect
to kick you when you're down,
will be the ones to put out their hands
and help you get back up.
I Believe...
That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences we've had,
and what we've learned from them...
and less to do with how many
birthdays we've celebrated.
I Believe...
That sin costs more than we ever expect to pay.
I Believe...
That you can never fall so far
that you are beyond the reach of God.
I Believe...
That though we sometimes fail,
God's love covers a multitude of sins.
I Believe...
That you can't merely go around your grief,
you have to go through it to heal.
I Believe...
That though we travel through difficult waters,
God will give us the strength to swim.
I Believe...
That when we feel the loneliest,
God is still right beside us.
I Believe...
That though others may fail us,
God's love never ends.
I Believe...
That all things happen for a reason,
though we may never know their purpose.
I Believe...
That miracles happen every day.
I Believe...
That when we open our broken hearts to God,
His healing love rushes in.
I Believe...
That when we give our lives to the Lord,
we breathe for the very first time.
I Believe...
"That love never gives up, never loses faith,
is always hopeful, and endures through
every circumstance." (1 Corinthians 13:7)
I Believe...
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42 Comments
Amen, very lovely.
ReplyDeleteDear Joan,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouraging word. I really needed this today. It's both encouraging and challenging.
Blessings...Susan
Me too, Joan. I believe those things. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Charlotte
A lot of wisdom here and I too believe those things. Blessings!
ReplyDeletei love this list. this credo....
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Joan! One that I will want to read over and over again. Thank you for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteIn Christ,
Laura
This is a beautiful list of things to believe in!
ReplyDeleteVery encouraging post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely list of inspirational and thankful thoughts to wake up to ...every morning! Beautiful post Joan! :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs,
Denise
This is beautiful, Joan, and all very true. There are stanzas here that truly relate to my life.
ReplyDeleteHi Joan - I love this so much I printed it out. Going to remind myself constantly why "I believe" Great post
ReplyDeleteGod bless
Tracy
Thank you, Susan. I find it to be a good "exercise" for me to write down the things I believe and the answers to prayer I have received. It helps to solidify it in my mind and heart. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day, Charlotte!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joan. I am so thankful for the things that God has been teaching me on my walk with Him!
ReplyDelete"This credo". I like that. They are a great guide for me as I remember all God has done for me!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Laura...I find that I read it over and over as well! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Barbie. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you were encouraged. I think it is important to share our hope with others!
ReplyDeleteYes, I am so thankful! Each thing listed has been lovingly taught to me by an awesome God!
ReplyDeleteAs sisters-in-Christ, I think we all have so many similarities, especially when it comes to lessons from our Lord! Blessings to you, Rina!
ReplyDeleteOooh! Thanks, Tracy! I have kept similar lists of mine inside my Bible. Then, when I come across them, I am always encouraged! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Denise and thank you for visiting today! You are always so faithful! Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Joan! All I can say to this is AMEN!! I believe... IN HIM!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful list. I think there are times each of us needs to restate and reaffirm just what it is we truly believe.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joan, I needed this. God's perfect timing!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, Joan! We need to know what we believe and to stand firm on His promises! His ways are not our ways, but I believe He is working all things for our good.
ReplyDeleteLove in Him,
Laurie
http://savedbygracebiblestudy.blogspot.com/
I agree with your confessions of what you believe and say AMEN to them all
ReplyDeleteYes definitely! So be it!
ReplyDeleteI agree. It is also an encouragement to re-read the lists we've made at times when we may be experiencing trials...
ReplyDeleteI love how His timing is always perfect! Blessings Sylvia!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Brenad!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right...He is always working for our good whether we realize it at the time or not! =) I'm trusting in Him!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robert! Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteYour list reads like a song or poem. It resounds loud and clear shouting what we all shoud believe.
ReplyDeleteEach item has been lovingly taught to me by our faithful God! My trust is in HIm!
ReplyDelete"I Believe...
ReplyDeleteThat when we give our lives to the Lord,
we breathe for the very first time."
I was just thinking of this yesterday morning and then I read this! I believe this too!
Truly beautiful Joan.....just like you! I linked up.
ReplyDeleteThanks Salina! You are such a blessing!
ReplyDeleteWe are so blessed to have life in Him!
ReplyDeletewonderful words about what you believe that we should all believing the same. Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteLovely Joan, thank you :)
ReplyDeleteJoin the conversation! (Be sure to add your first name so I know who I'm talking to!)