Promises

In looking back at my poetry, I realized it is truth that has lead me to assurance. It was about promises that I knew and received from God. My faith has brought me to a spiritual rest and trust. This gift of trust is necessary to touch lives with confidence and conviction. God is good and ready to forgive and plenteous in mercy unto all that call upon Him. Hebrews Chapter four describes the blessedness of this faith rest and I have not fallen short of it. I am confident I can come to Christ with boldness of faith. He also is blessing me with answer to prayer. It is a delight to call upon Him for the good of others. Seeing God at work is truly great riches.
I used to define success by money received. I now know true riches is answered prayer, as lives are changed for God's glory. Prosperity has nothing to do with money. The church at Smyrna was rich even though it had great poverty. Sometimes being chastened by persecution can lead to knowing great riches. For the trying of our faith worketh patience, let patience have it's perfect work. That we may be entire and wanting nothing. Truly I am rich as I dwell on God's goodness to me.