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Faith is believing in something you can’t see. When we get on a plane, we don’t ask to see the pilot’s license or check the engine — we just trust that it’s going to get us safely to our destination. That’s faith.
But let’s be honest — my faith journey has been a little rocky, especially as someone who struggles with control. I was so used to handling everything on my own that my faith became compromised by control.
Every detail of my life, I tried to control — relationships, finances, places to stay, friendships, family. I wanted to control it all.
If that sounds like you, listen up:
Whatever is meant to happen will happen, no matter what.
Faith is trusting that God is working behind the scenes — even when we’re asleep, on a date, or sitting in church. He’s always moving, always working things together for our good.
“If you lose faith, you lose it all.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Trusting God while still moving through life can feel scary. And when I first started my faith journey, I thought all I had to do was believe — that somehow, the blessings would just fall out of the sky.
However, I really thought a million dollars would drop down from heaven, or that I’d win the lottery! But then I learned what the Bible says:
“Faith without works is dead.” – James 2:26
You can have all the faith in the world, but you still have to put in the work.
You must believe that it will come to pass — no matter how life looks right now.
Because life can make you question God sometimes — when your car breaks down, when you lose your job, when everything seems to fall apart at once.
But what if I told you… the things you think are bad are actually good?
What if everything falling apart is really God putting it all together — for your good?
The pain, the financial struggles, the heartbreak, the divorce — it’s all part of His plan.
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” – Hebrews 11:1
What if God told you to leave everything behind and start over — would you do it?
Would your faith be big enough to trust Him, even without knowing what’s next?
Sometimes, obedience comes before understanding. If you move when God says move, He’ll provide everything you need — even when it doesn’t make sense. But if you don’t, you’ll stay stuck.
Faith is believing without knowing the outcome.
It’s trusting His plan, even when He doesn’t tell you every step.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11When your faith starts to fade, remember — God has never failed His people.
Here are just a few reminders:
🌿 Old Testament Examples
Abraham (Genesis 12, 22)
Faith Move: Left his home and family to go to a land God promised — without knowing where he was going.
What Happened: God blessed him and made him the father of many nations.Sarah (Genesis 18, 21)
Faith Move: Believed God’s promise that she would have a child even though she was old.
What Happened: She gave birth to Isaac — the miracle child.Noah (Genesis 6–9)
Faith Move: Built an ark when it had never rained before.
What Happened: His faith saved his family and all living creatures.Moses (Exodus 3–14)
Faith Move: Faced Pharaoh and led God’s people out of slavery.
What Happened: God parted the Red Sea.Joshua (Joshua 6)
Faith Move: Marched around the walls of Jericho for seven days.
What Happened: The walls fell, and they conquered the city.Rahab (Joshua 2)
Faith Move: Hid the Israelite spies and trusted God over her city’s soldiers.
What Happened: Her family was saved.Gideon (Judges 6–7)
Faith Move: Went into battle with only 300 men.
What Happened: Won the war through God’s power.Ruth (Ruth 1–4)
Faith Move: Left her homeland to follow Naomi and serve God.
What Happened: God rewarded her — she married Boaz and became part of Jesus’ family line.David (1 Samuel 17)
Faith Move: Faced Goliath with only a slingshot.
What Happened: Defeated Goliath and became king.Elijah (1 Kings 17–19)
Faith Move: Trusted God during a drought and stood against false prophets.
What Happened: God showed His power through fire from heaven.Elisha (2 Kings 2–6)
Faith Move: Believed for double his mentor’s spirit.
What Happened: Performed miracles revealing God’s presence.Esther (Esther 4–7)
Faith Move: Risked her life to save her people.
What Happened: God gave her favor — she saved a nation.Job (Book of Job)
Faith Move: Stayed faithful through loss and pain.
What Happened: God restored double what he lost.Daniel (Daniel 6)
Faith Move: Prayed to God even when it was illegal.
What Happened: God shut the lions’ mouths.Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego (Daniel 3)
Faith Move: Refused to bow to an idol.
What Happened: God protected them in the fire.Nehemiah (Nehemiah 1–6)
Faith Move: Rebuilt Jerusalem’s wall despite opposition.
What Happened: God helped him finish through faith and prayer.
New Testament Examples
Mary (Luke 1)
Faith Move: Accepted God’s plan to give birth to Jesus.
What Happened: Became the mother of the Savior.
Joseph (Matthew 1–2)
Faith Move: Stayed with Mary after hearing from the angel.
What Happened: Protected and raised Jesus.
The Disciples (Matthew 4)
Faith Move: Left everything to follow Jesus.
What Happened: Became the foundation of the church.
Peter (Matthew 14:22–33)
Faith Move: Stepped out on water toward Jesus.
What Happened: Walked on water — and Jesus still saved him when he doubted.
The Woman with the Issue of Blood (Mark 5:25–34)
Faith Move: Reached out just to touch Jesus’ garment.
What Happened: Instantly healed.
The Centurion (Matthew 8:5–13)
Faith Move: Believed Jesus could heal with just a word.
What Happened: His servant was healed that same hour.
The Blind Man (John 9)
Faith Move: Obeyed Jesus and washed his eyes.
What Happened: He was healed and could see.
The Woman at the Well (John 4)
Faith Move: Believed Jesus was the Messiah.
What Happened: Her testimony brought a whole town to faith.
Paul (Acts 9)
Faith Move: Gave up his old life to follow Jesus.
What Happened: Became one of the greatest apostles in history.
Main Lesson
Every one of these people had to:
Step out before they saw results.
Trust God even when it didn’t make sense.
Obey first, understand later.
And God never failed any of them.
So if your faith feels shaky today, remember — faith isn’t about knowing how it’ll work out. It’s about trusting Who is working it out.
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