Chrissy Siggee

TRUST

Hebrews 12: 1-3
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

Sometimes life puts us in places where we don’t want to be, nor understand why we are there. Yet God knows why we need to be there, and for how long. Jesus himself knew trust when he came to earth to do his father’s will.

God supplies all our needs, including friendships when we need them most. He places people in our lives through times and circumstances, to help us through. It’s when to let go of those relationships and trust in the Father, and in ourselves, that is hard.

Often our past relationships put us through hurts and pain and when we dare to trust again, when we dare to be a friend and accept friendships, we realize that there’s still hope. Trust is not always easy to find in a friendship, and when we find that friend, it’s hard to say goodbye for whatever reason.

Yes, situations change again and again through time and circumstances. We need to step out in faith and allow the Lord to close one door so He can open another. There’s no shame in daring to hope but God’s plan is made for our benefit and so His glory can be revealed. Our Lord will never leave us. He will take us and move us forward in a strength, which we once had thought we had lost forever. He will supply all our needs, including friendships.

Jeremiah 17:7
Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.

Father, you are always with us and you know our every situation. You know exactly what we need at the very time we need it, and who is needed to guide us through.  You also know when we need to let go and step out in faith, trusting in new a tomorrow and thank you for opportunities to know true friendships Amen.

© Chrissy Siggee

Scripture Verses used are from the King James Version of the Bible

PATIENCE

Waiting is always difficult and so often we feel it’s wasted time. Patience can be difficult to find in many situations.

Some ‘waiting’ pet hates…

* Waiting in a doctor’s surgeries, especially when the doctor is getting close to being an hour late.

* Being stuck in traffic.

* Standing in a queue at the supermarket.

* Waiting for that important phone call or email.

And my favourite:

* Being kept ‘on hold’ on a phone call so you can speak to the right person/department after pressing numbers in reply to mechanical voices. *sigh*

Maybe you can add more of your own pet hates that take all the patience you can muster up.

We struggle at times to wait patiently on the Lord’s timing. Sometimes we are aware that our waiting could hold a human factor, which can be both aggravating and disappointing; especially when the person involved speaks of God’s timing.

Someone told me once that ‘wait’ is God’s middle name. Is God always the instigator of waiting? Or does he use these waiting times for His glory and purpose? It’s is something to think about. Answers to these questions can cause further frustration in the waiting game, but God can use all these kinds of waiting to build patience for His Glory.

Galatians 6:9
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Romans 5:3-5
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

Christ teaches us patience through His Word. Experience also teaches patience. We can’t always see God working in the times of waiting but if we take a look back after the event, we’ll see that He was there all the time.

© Chrissy Siggee

Scripture Verses used are from the King James Version of the Bible

FAITH

What is Faith?

Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Ephesians 3:16-19
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

Without faith, I’m nothing.

Faith is a part of me, the hope of my salvation, and all that I live for and all that I do. Life is not an easy road and not at all perfect.

Life can be can be the pits.
Life can be lonely.
Life can be full of pain.

But… life without faith is…

…no life at all.

When news spread that Jesus had risen from the grave, Thomas wanted to see Jesus before he could believe it. Faith believes in something before it’s seen. Not the other way around.

2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight

We all need Faith…

…even just a little.

Matthew 17:20
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, if ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

When I was confined to bed last year, I struggled with a lot of things, but faith in the Father, I never doubted. Days of pain drove me to tears and misery. Sometimes I couldn’t even pray. I didn’t have to. I knew the Great Physician would bring me through.

Simple?

No.

It was probably the worst year of my entire life.
My favourite Bible verses during those bleakest days and sleepless nights were from the book of Matthew.

Matthew 9:21-22
For she said within herself, if I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

Living by faith is a way of life.

Life is living by faith.

Faith is believing.
© Chrissy Siggee
Scripture Verses used are from the King James Version of the Bible

PEACE

What is peace?

The meaning of peace:
Calm
Quiet
Stillness
Tranquility
Silence
Harmony
Serenity

My thoughts on peace:
When the storm is over, peace stretches like a rainbow.
Peace is the beautiful presence of my Saviour while in prayer.
When there are no more tears, peace surrounds me like a hug.
Peace flows like a river through my soul.

Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Isaiah 32:17
“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.”

Colossians 3:15
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”

John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

Peace isn’t always easy to find in the midst of stress, pain and struggle.
Peace is not always found among those we love and care about.
Peace needs to be a desire of our heart.
Peace can be our goal.

Peace be with you.

May God give you peace.

© Chrissy Siggee

Scripture Verses used are from the King James Version of the Bible