The word “faith” is the most misunderstood word in the religious vocabulary. And this is unfortunate, for faith stands at the very heart of what it meansto be a Christian. The opening line of Hebrews 11 has the right definition: “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
Faith is a straining ahead toward those things that are, at best, dimly glimpsed. It is confident and full of conviction.
Think of the great figures of faith, from Abraham to John Paul II, they are clear, focused, assured.
Lord grow my faith and confidence in your promises. Remove the shaky, indefinite, questioning parts of my mind and heart to fully live in faith today! Make in me a clean heart where I taste and see your goodness. Amen
Smitten With Goodness 