"Declaration"

"Thus I was a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs." (Psalm 38:14) Sometimes the greatest statement you can make, is saying nothing at all; and if you do not listen, then you do not need to answer. Talk about restraint, this requires real focus on something else, something that takes us to a place far removed from where we are at, or away from what we are facing. Talk about declaration of our faith, there really is no comparison to show how much we trust in God, than to be at peace with God; after all, He is the one who really matters, and pleasing Him is the most important thing that we can do. David was a man that loved God, and he trusted that God loved him more than he could ever imagine. Our faith must included trust for it to actually mean anything at all; we can pretend that we have faith in God, because without trusting Him, that is the extent of our faith, pretending to have faith in God. Faith must be accompanied by action that demonstrates faith; without actually putting forth something that demonstrates our faith, our faith is pretty much meaningless and does not profit ourselves, nor anyone else... "And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But if ye suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear: having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ." (1 Peter 3:13-16)