When situations in life get difficult, the enemy tries to influence our thoughts to imagine reasons why God might not be there for us. Perhaps we have done too much wrong – maybe we have not prayed “enough,” or the enemy will tell us, “because of your past mistakes, you’re finally getting what you deserve.” People often think that God looks for our performance, not realizing that he is most interested in our faith. I often contend that the most important word in the Bible is “believe.” Hebrews 11:6 says, “Without faith (believing) it is impossible to please God, for those who come to him must believe that he is and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”

The power of God is released when someone dares to believe him! No doubt, actions follow genuine faith, but you can be sure that trying to look at your performance to determine whether God wants to bless your future or not is a bad idea! The most righteous thing you will ever do is believe! God longs for you to rest in his finished work at the cross through Christ! Look at what Apostle Paul said.

Galatians 3:10-11  For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” 11 Clearly, no one who relies on the law is justified before God, because “the righteous will live by faith. If our works can obtain right standing with God, then faith is unnecessary and useless! Jesus said, “The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit, and they are life. John 6:63

Jesus must be the complete answer to our life. When a person declares Jesus to be the Lord of their life, they declare him to be their complete answer.

Romans 10:9-10 If we confess Jesus as Lord and believe that God raised him from the dead, we will be saved. For with the heart man believes and is made righteous with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

God’s provision for our righteousness far exceeds any virtue we could muster up to earn a relationship with him! Isaiah said that all of our righteousness is as filthy rags. Isaiah 64:6 The answer for our life is acknowledging God for who he really is – our complete answer and source for all life!

Hosea 6:3 Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.”

The one thing you have control of today is your mind. What you allow to run through the corridors of your mind will determine your future! This is why Apostle Paul encouraged the Colossian church to set their minds and their affections on things above!

Colossians 3:1-3 Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts (or affections) on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

Dear friend, I want to challenge you to set your mind on what God says is true about you and him today! As your thoughts line up with the truth of God’s word, peace will enter your heart, and victory will be your way of life! Trust in him with all your heart today! Today is your opportunity to press on to…

ACKNOWLEDGE HIM!