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Then the LORD took Abram outside and said to him, "Look up into the sky and count the stars if you can. That's how many descendants you will have!" And Abram believed the LORD, and the LORD counted him as righteous because of his faith. Genesis 15:5-6
Some days it's hard to see beyond the challenges and trials that are with you in the present moment. However, the story of Abram pulls you out of the present so that you can see God at work in you for the long term. There's much more at stake than the bills you pay or the conflicts you face. In fact, Abram's story teaches you that your faith today will impact generations for years into the future.
Perhaps the simple act of stepping outside to look at the stars at night can help you remember the vastness of God's power and the generations for years into the future.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by your circumstances or a particularly difficult relationship, the best thing you can do may be to step back for a moment. In the vast movements of God throughout your life and the years that will follow, there's a good chance the one thing that will endure from today is your faith. How you choose to trust God today has the greatest chance of leaving a lasting impact for our own benefit and the benefit of others.
Some days it's hard to see beyond the challenges and trials that are with you in the present moment. However, the story of Abram pulls you out of the present so that you can see God at work in you for the long term. There's much more at stake than the bills you pay or the conflicts you face. In fact, Abram's story teaches you that your faith today will impact generations for years into the future.
Perhaps the simple act of stepping outside to look at the stars at night can help you remember the vastness of God's power and the generations for years into the future.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by your circumstances or a particularly difficult relationship, the best thing you can do may be to step back for a moment. In the vast movements of God throughout your life and the years that will follow, there's a good chance the one thing that will endure from today is your faith. How you choose to trust God today has the greatest chance of leaving a lasting impact for our own benefit and the benefit of others.
