Relational Devotion #32 [No doubt]

Hi, Everyone.
It looks like tomorrow's devotion will be the final one in the Relational Devotional series. It feels like I've come to the end of a book I've been writing for some time, and it feels sad. However, God and I have been percolating about a new series. I know the format, and I know which kind of verses on which I'll focus, and I know that this new series will include prayer (very excited about that). I just need a name for the series. Please pray that I'll be listening for the right name.
As always, hearing from you encourages me to keep writing, and it encourages me on my walk with the Lord, as you share what He's teaching you in your life.

Relational Devotion #32 [No doubt]

John 20:24-29
"One of the twelve disciples, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), was not with the others when Jesus came [after the Resurrection]. They told him, 'We have seen the Lord!' But he replied, 'I won't believe it unless I see the nail wounds in His hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in His side.'
Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them.
'Peace be with you,' He said. Then He said to Thomas, 'Put your finger here, and look at My hands. Put your hand into the wound in My side. Don't be faithless any longer. Believe!'
'My Lord and my God!' Thomas exclaimed.
Then Jesus told him, 'You believe because you have seen Me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing Me.'"

     This is the moment when doubting Thomas earned his reputation. He refused to believe in Jesus' resurrection until he saw and felt the risen Christ with his own eyes and hands. Jesus knew and understood Thomas. He showed compassion and allowed Thomas the opportunity to do as he had requested, in order to believe. However, Jesus lovingly admonished Thomas to "not be faithless any longer" but to "Believe!"

What this has to do with weight-loss:  Most of us are the same way today, even when it comes to losing weight, especially reaching our goal weight. We echo the saying, "I'll believe it when I see it." If that describes you, I would like for you to think about something. Perhaps, you'll see it when you believe it.

Today, give your faith a booster shot, and determine to believe that you will reach your goal, with God's help. Listen to Elvis Presley (yeah, I know) singing "Only Believe." [Note: I do not like his use of "Lordy," for more than one reason, but especially because it was not in the original lyrics. However, this was the "best" recording on the internet that I could find. I love the chorus, and I wanted you to hear it.]
http://mit.midco.net/deepow3/ziplo-onlybelieve.html

Blessings,
Mary