Audacious Faith

What does it mean to have audacious faith? I've been reading a book called Sun Stand Still by Steven Furtick and it's basically about having so much faith..... you could ask God for anything! Like asking him to make the sun stand still as Joshua did in the bible. Just when the Amorites were waiting  for the cover of darkness, that darkness never came. The sun did not set for another full day. Can you imagine having faith like that? God chose to answer Joshua's outrageous prayer and he expects us to have that same faith that dares to believe God for the impossible in our everyday life. Have you ever tried to achieve a task that you thought was beyond your abilities? You would think after 40 years Joshua would be ready to give up but his audacious faith allowed him to overcome his doubt and ask God to reset our solar clock. Pretty amazing huh?

We can have faith like that too if you know what to pray for. Is what you want in your life for the glory of God or biblically based? Before you ask God to do the impossible.....know what your motives are. Recently I have decided to go on a mission trip to Haiti. There is about 18 of us going and while we are down there we will be doing basic medical checks, dental work, vacation bible school, a food drive and more. One couple is going to adopt a child. But one of the main reasons for our visit is to build a house for a man named Bobby and his family. They lost their house in the earthquake. Bobby helps take care of the orphanage owned by our sister church. Raising the money for this project seemed impossible at first but through audacious faith and some really great church members working behind the scenes, we get closer and closer everyday to making this prayer a success! It is amazing what a group of people with a mission for God can get accomplished.

I know that I am going to do some work and tell some kids about Jesus but in the end I ALSO know that I will truly be the one getting blessed. So wish me luck and if anyone would like to help us with donations you can send them to Buena Vista Baptist Church 3385 Kennedy Bridge Rd Lancaster, Ky 40444 (859) 548-2868 or you can contact me for more info at vanessa.sowders@yahoo.com. Thanks so much for your support and remember to be AUDACIOUS!