The Commission to Faith

Lord, today I accept my calling,

not to perfection or performance.

My calling is to faith.

I have been chosen for this generation.

I have a place in the heritage of faith.

I'm going to stop wishing and whining,

and start believing and receiving

what your word says is mine.

I won't let others steal my hope.

I won't argue with a Pharisee.

I will believe, and therefore, speak

for you, my God, are huge.

Our world needs your wonders.

Rise up, O Lord!

Please renew your works in our day.

I confess the unbelief of my generation

and ask You to begin Your revival of faith

in my own heart.

For You are who you say You are.

You can do what You say You can do.

I am who You say I am.

I can do all things through Christ.

Your word is alive and active in me.

Satan, hear me clearly:

My Father is Maker of heaven and earth.

You are under my feet,

because today, and the rest of my days,

I'm believing GOD!!!

-Beth Moore

AMEN!!! I did a Beth Moore bible study a while ago called Believing God. This was the insert at the back of the work book. I love it. It reminds me of what is true and who I am. Beth gave us the five statement pledge of faith, which is written above. You're supposed to hold your hand out in a fist, and as you say each statement raise one finger at a time, starting with your thumb (the thumb is supposed to be on the outside of your fist - basic punching technique... in case you wanted to know):

1) (thumb) You are who You say you are.

2) (pointer finger) You can do what You say You can do.

3) (middle finger) I am who You say I am.

4) (ring finger) I can do all things through Christ.

5) (pinky) Your Word is alive and active in me.

Then, as you have your shield of faith raised up (your hand) you say, with vigor, I'm believing God!

Try it. It's a good reminder :)

God bless you in your day!!