We’ve Come This Far By Faith!
Whenever I set my intentions on writing an article or a lesson, the first thing that comes to mind is a song. At this writing, the choir in my head is singing the song inspired by 2 Corinthians 5:7; “For we walk by faith and not by sight.” We begin the New Year on Faith, which is represented by Peter, the location in the body temple is the front of the brain, and the energy vibration is royal blue. An article in the December issue Daily Inspiration for Better Living, titled “Faith, My First Responder,” discusses how the Faith faculty pulls and lifts us from challenging situations. As the “House that Ruth Built” begins a new year, we honor the faith on which Unity Urban Ministerial School was established and the many achievements and challenges experienced through the years. It is upon this firm foundation of faith that Rev. Ruth’s vision continues to evolve. Throughout the past 45 years since the School opened in 1979, there have been many achievements and challenges. Without the faith of our founder and those who joined her in putting feet to her prayers, the Urban School would not have withstood the tests of time. As Jesus said to Peter, and as Rev. Ruth may have gently whispered when this dream entered her heart, “upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of Hades cannot prevail against it.” We in UUMS stand on the firm foundation laid by a woman of great faith, and like the song says, We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord; trusting in God’s holy word; God never failed us yet. Oh, can’t turn around; we’ve come this far by faith.” Let us continue to walk by faith toward the upward movement of Unity Urban Ministerial School and the entire Unity movement. For more on the Power of Faith, …