What Faith Is

Faith isn’t empty wishing
For what you’d like to see;
It isn’t simply guessing
The things you think will be.

Faith isn’t boldly stepping
To do the things you please,
Expecting God to back you
In thrilling feats or ease.

No, faith is shown in knowing
The things you can’t yet see
Then living like you’ve seen them
In hope believingly.

It’s staking all in trusting
The Word of God is true
And living like His promise
Is good enough for you.

True faith is full believing –
No backups, no plan B –
Because you’re really certain,
“My God comes through for me.”

A gift of God the Spirit,
In Scripture’s light it grows;
Faith gives you lasting triumph
And shields you from your foes.

Christina Joy Hommes

Hebrews 11:1, 6; Galatians 5:22; 1 John 5:4; Ephesians 6:16