Reliance on the certainty that God has a pattern for my life when everything else seems meaningless. Remembering I am God's priceless treasure when I feel utterly useless. Depending on the fact that God is love - not on my ability to figure out why, in the midst of smashed hopes, reversal and tragedy. Keeping on when I'm dog tired, discouraged, disillusioned, deserted, dusty, and dry and I cast on His strength alone. Realizing that I am useful to God, not in spite of my scars, but because of them. Confidence that God is acting for my highest good when He answers "No" to my prayers. Accepting the truth that, in spite of the wreckage and grief I've caused, God has wiped the slate clean and delights in me. Recognizing that God is the Lord of time when my idea of timing doesn't agree with his. An assurance of heaven based on my trust in Christ's death as payment for my sins. Remembering that, though my way is as dark as night to me, God can see and guides me unerringly. Doing the right thing regardless of the consequences knowing God will turn the ultimate effect to good. Faith Is......the conviction the Promiser keeps His promises