Walking by Faith NOT by Sight

The Bible is chock full of stories of men and women walking by "faith and not by sight." There are endless amounts of stories of men like Abraham walking in faith, receiving a promise that he himself never saw (becoming a great and mighty nation for one). You see the cool thing about God is that He doesn't want our works (yes, He uses them) but more than that, He wants our faith. He wants us trusting Him even when the odds are stacked up against us. It seems like then, the greatest glory of God is revealed. God loves an "underdog" story. He loves to be a massive part of bringing the underdog, the "least of these" to the forefront and using the foolish to confound the wise.

That best happens when His people walk in faith.

What does that mean? It means that when you don't think God's promise to you will transpire that you push on anyway. It means that when you are in fear, you move forward courageously. As we all know courage is not the absence of fear, but moving on despite of it. This is where the Kudrle family finds themselves. Walking by faith, walking according to His promise to us, and not by sight or emotions.

You see, emotions told me right after Ruthie died that "I would NEVER have kids again". You see when I walk by sight, the pain is too much for me to handle. When I walk based on what has transpired in the physical, I forget about the promise in the spiritual that I am yet to lay hold of. Walking by sight utilizes emotions to my disadvantage. I see an obstacle that I don't want to take on: the pain of Ruthie knowing my next child before I do. But when I think about the spiritual, the promise of God, the call I KNOW is on my life...I walk in spite of the fear knowing that God has something awesome He is going to do. When we take our eyes of Jesus, we end up walking by sight, and I can guarantee that every time it will cause us great unrest.

The awesome thing about walking in faith is that even though I don't know the actual outcome, I know NO MATTER WHAT I have already won. No matter what the issue, I am more than a conquerer in Christ. The Word poses a question, "If God is for us who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31) The answer: NOTHING. You see, no matter what, no weapon formed against me can prosper. Greater is He who is in me (Christ) than he who is in the world (Satan). I am blessed and not cursed, I am formed for greatness, a champion in life...a victor EVERY TIME.

If I believe all these things, why would I let circumstances weigh me down? This is a question that has filled my mind and spirit for months now. My flesh wants to stop, to bear no more children...but my spirit YEARNS for the calling on my life to go forth and bear disciples for the Lord. Which do I do? Do I walk in spite of my pain and move forth in victory that Christ promised me at the cross? OR...do I give up on my calling because I don't want additional pain? The thing about these questions is that I know that if I am not walking by faith in my calling (no matter what results are produced in my life...no matter what trial comes my way), I will ALWAYS be empty. But if I move forth with Christ, pressing onto the goal He has for me, adversity has nothing on me, and I will always feel fulfilled.

I choose to walk by faith and not by sight.

What adversity has you defeated? I encourage you to walk by faith alongside me. I am doing it with you! I promise we are walking in faith together as I carry my 4th child due exactly one week before Ruthie was, January 20, 2012. Is fear there? Yes. Do I struggle with my emotions? You bet. Is it worth it to feel the glory of God surging through your bones as you walk by faith holding His hand? EVERY DAY.

Join me in my faith walk. Lay down your sight for a day and follow the path God has laid out for you. It will probably be the road less traveled...but I know it will make all the difference! Love to You!