Hope, Faith, Life

Hope is a funny thing. I think I got it confused with faith somewhere along the lines. I guess I thought that hoping something would happen was the same thing as having faith it would. But today I realized that just because I hope something will happen doesn't mean it will. Some changes aren't meant to take place and some wishes aren't meant to be granted. Although this is true my faith isn't supposed to be shaken. I'm supposed to believe that these things are the way they are because thats how they are meant to be. But the problem is being able to tell the difference. How can I tell when I'm supposed to have faith in something happening and when I'm supposed to just assume that things are the way they are. These enigmas of life cause me constant turmoil because I never know when to let things go. I always feel like I'm giving up to soon. The confusion is, if I'm supposed to have faith I should never give up on what I believe in but if somethings are meant to be the way they are then I shouldn't even try. So how do I know the difference? If I could answer this question my life would run so much smoother.

GOD IS GOOD!

I haven't written a blog in a long time but I just wanted to come on here and give my testimony. GOD IS GOOD! Every obstacle that has tried to step in my way he has removed. People who sought to hold me back he has removed. And all sources of stress and worry in my life he has removed. I'm still not 100% in my walk and I know I have a long way to go. But my faith is strong and with God at my side I know I'm getting there. And for those who see things working in my life, I'm not lucky, I'm blessed!