Remebering my way to faith...

Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. HE humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your fathers had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. Your clothes did not wear out and your feet did not swell during these forty years.
- Deuteronomy 8:2-4

"Have faith in God," Jesus answered. "I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Mark 11:22-24

Thanking in faith...

"Only in a world where faith is difficult can faith exist."
-- Peter Kreeft

I read about Jesus feeding the five thousand recently. (Apparently I like this story.)

This time what struck me was this verse:

"Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He gave thanks and broke the loaves."

He thanked GOD before the miracle - before the fish and loaves filled five thousand stomachs, before the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of leftover bread and fish. He knew their needs would be met (and exceeded) and he thanked GOD in advance for the miraculous provision to come.

So now it's my turn to follow His lead, and choose to I thank GOD for the blessings to come.