Sunday, August 10, 2025

Faith is an active force (Sr. Joan Chittister / Samuel Robinson)

Where there is faith, hope can run wild. 

 --Sr. Joan Chittister

    In the tapestry of life, faith is the golden thread that weaves our hopes, dreams, and aspirations into a masterpiece. It's the unyielding force that propels us forward when circumstances seem to hold us back. 

   Faith is not a mere concept; it's a divine connection. It's the audacious belief in the unseen, the unwavering trust in the unfathomable, and the profound understanding that there's a higher purpose guiding our journey. 

   When the storms of life rage around us, faith stands as our steadfast anchor. It reminds us that, even in the darkest night, the dawn of a new day is just beyond the horizon. It whispers, "Hold on, for your breakthrough is nearer than you think." Faith doesn't deny the existence of challenges; instead, it embraces them as opportunities for miracles. It declares that mountains can be moved, giants can be defeated, and the impossible can become reality. 

   Let us remember that faith is not a passive state of mind; it's an active force within us. It propels us to take that first step when the path is unclear, to offer kindness when the world seems cold, and to love unconditionally when faced with adversity. 

   Today, let your faith rise like a mighty tide. Embrace the unseen with unwavering conviction. For as it is written, "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1) 

   May your faith lead you to extraordinary heights, and may your life be a testament to the incredible power of belief. 

--Samuel Robinson 

Image source 1: https://www.sylviasstitches.com/2016/02/golden-tapestry-work-in-progress.html
Image source 2: Gustav Klimt, Tree of Life, https://gustav-klimt.com/The-Tree-Of-Life.jsp
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