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"Faith is like a rubber band,it only works when it's stretched."

Think about how true that is. Anyone can have faith when everything is going their way,and the sun is shining down on them...but what about when the world is crashing down on you and there seems to be no way out...still have faith then?

God uses hardships and trials to strengthen us. Whether you believe it or not,it's true. How do you think rocks get smooth on the ocean shore? From constant waves crashing down on the and throwing them against abrasive sand. Those that are faithful,are like those rocks. We started out rough and odd shaped,but after our trials,we'll be smooth and shiny.

Hebrews 11:1 says,"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." We can't see God,but what we can see is His love and guidance and provisions. With our hope,we can see God when others can't. Faith should be defined in the dictionary as "crazy". We are able to see things that others can't,and we know where it's from. We can see bad things as blessings. We can see light in the darkest hours.

Today,use that faith. Grow in it. "Faith without actions is dead." Show the world that yours is alive.