Faith

Is such a tough concept. Hebrews 11:1 says, "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."

If you think about it, it's the biggest thing in our lives. Do we have faith in Jesus as God's son? Do we have faith that God is Creator and Justice and Mercy and Grace?

How does one get it? How does some one who seemed to have it, lose it or "misplace" it?

I ask these questions because my friend, whose mom is dying in Hospice care, sent an email to our little Bible study group today. She said "I am struggling with my faith. It's almost gone, but not yet"

What does one say to this? I mean I have called and emailed and tried to encourage... but what does a heart need to hear, really? I am not convinced it is that verse in Psalm or Revelation. I mean, maybe it is... I feel like it's something deeper. It's like a soul hug or a touch from the Father himself.

So, Father, touch her heart. Call her to your side. Comfort her and let her know you are REAL. You know she is hurting. You know she is angry. And you are the answer for all of it.

It's still the biggest question... how does faith begin? It's a question I pray about often also in regards to my own son.

It's a spiritual gift... to be able to communicate it (1 Cor. 13:2) but love comes with it. So can you love faith into some one? Oh, I just don't know.