I frequently get asked, mainly by people who don’t know me, ‘HOW are you handling this’? My answer always, in one word…faith.

But what does that mean really? What does faith really mean?

The definition of faith in the Webster dictionary says – Faith is a strong belief or trust in someone or something; belief in the existence of God; strong religious feeling or beliefs.

” Faith is a strong belief or trust in someone or something.

So you still might be wondering what this has to do with ‘how I handle this storm I’m in’? This faith, My Faith, is found in Jesus Christ. Faith is not something I need or have because I am in the midst of a storm. It’s not a temporary feeling, or thought, or desire. As a Christian, I recognize that faith is the most important aspect of my life. My everyday life… through the days of my storms… through my days of calm waters… my faith carries me. Without faith, I am nothing. Without Him…I am nothing.

Walking in faith can sometimes be hard. It’s hard because there is often pain and heartache swirling about. That’s what real faith is! Choosing to trust when I wish the story was different. Choosing to trust when things don’t seem to make sense. Choosing to trust when it hurts. The reality is that life is not always smooth, always calm, or bright and cheery. If it were, there would be no reason to walk in faith. Right? We’d be equipped to handle life on our own. But, we are not equipped to handle life without Him. Without faith. †

When I was a little girl and would fall and get hurt or cry in sadness over something, my daddy would scoop me up and sit me on his lap. He’d wipe away my tears and tell me everything would be okay. I trusted him to love me and never let me down. I trusted him to always protect me and be that soft place for me to fall. As a little girl, I couldn’t explain why I trusted him, I just knew that I did. I knew he loved me and that was enough for me.

” He’d wipe away my tears and tell me everything would be okay.

The same is true of God. I am able to trust and have faith in Him because His love for me is so deep, so real! He sent His son Jesus Christ to earth to bear my sins so that I may have eternal life with Him! Now that’s love! How could I not trust Him? How could I not have faith in Him?

Now don’t misunderstand. Each moment, each day can be a test and struggle. It’s not as if I magically, through faith, have this peace about me that washes away all the hurt and worry. My heart aches and every ounce of my soul cries out. I pray that God’s will and plan will bring complete healing on my baby girl. It’s through my faith in Him that I find hope. It’s through my faith in Him that I am able to know real joy. It’s through my faith in Him that I am able to trust in His plans. It’s through my faith in Him that I know He will protect me and wipe away my tears.

I don’t mind when people ask or wonder about how I am handling this journey. God has chosen to use me, and use this journey, to bring others to Him. He has provided an opportunity for me to share my faith so others may know Him.

 got faith?

Blessings!