The Power of Faith!

She said to herself, if I could just touch the hem of his garment, I will be made well. She had no guarantees, other than her faith.

Eventually she did touch him and got the miracle she was hoping for. This is the remarkable story of a woman who had been haemorhaeging for over twelve years, without end, until she came accross the great teacher and healer, Jesus.

She had a problem and she knew what the solution to her problem was, Jesus. But getting to him represented another problem because you can imagine that there must have been thousands of other sick people who wanted to see Jesus.

The difference between her and many of the other people is this. They may all have had the same determination to get to Jesus, but they may not have had the unshakeable belief that once they get to him, they would be healed. And this is often the difference. It is not whether you get opportunities, but what you do with them.

Most people who go to be prayed for don't really believe that they will get well, even if they have seen others get well after being prayed for.

Not so long ago there was a young woman who had dreams of fame and unprecedented success. During the day and sometimes at night, she worked as a waiter and coat check girl. Most nights she worked late at night, writing songs and dreaming of the day when it would all come together.

And come together it did, on that fateful night that Tommy Mottola, Sony president listened to her demo tape, and knew that he had found the next music superstar. This of course is the story of Mariah Carey, the most successful female music artist in history.

Things weren't easy for young Mariah, before she found fame. There were numerous disappointments and frustrations, and little money. This didn't stop her from dreaming. If anything, it fuelled her dreams and her desire to become a somebody.

She was determined, just like the woman in the Bible, to do whatever it takes, even wait on tables, while waiting for her dream to manifest.

You don't need extraordinary strength and faith to achieve your goals, whatever they may be. The little you think you have is enough to start with. The following verse in the scriptures says it well.

"My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." 1 Corinthians 12, verse 9.