Faith should never be used as a “Break the glass in case of emergency” response, for true faith gives confidence, trust, assurance, conviction and, if used as a sweeping statement, it becomes a panic retort and is meaningless. When we are panicked we lack self-control and saying we have faith that all will work out holds no substance. Using the word faith as a generalization without displaying the fruits of our labor will most assuredly be detected; faith must be a part of our daily life, displayed openly in everything we say and do, not just a word to use when falling wide of the mark or a crisis situation. The word “Faith” does not require verbalization for, if strong, it will be a critical part of your life, your being and will be unmistakable in everything you do. Faith does not get its roots from trepidation, but in certainty, reliance and trust.
Author: Jerry P. Richmond
Editor: J. F. Harl
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