Faith is believing that God is with us in this trial, even when we can't feel His presence. Faith is knowing that God is drawing us closer to Himself, inviting us to rest in His presence and trusting that He is working in spite of what are circumstances are telling us.  Do you have faith enough in God to give this trial to Him?  Or are you trying to fix it yourself? Your measure of faith will determine your reactions.  Are you looking for Him to FIX your problems, or are you looking to Him because you want more of Him? God wants to take you to new heights through this trial. He has plans and purposes for your life that you have not even begun to dream about.  

Isaiah 7:9b –       If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.

Matthew 9:29 –  According to your faith be it done unto you.

Matthew 17:20 – “…I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there and it will move.  Nothing will be impossible for you.’

Matthew 21:21 – “…I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt,….”

Romans 4:16 –    Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed  to all Abraham’s offspring…

Romans 10:17 –  Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:7 – We live by faith and not be sight.

Galations 3:14 –   He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.

Hebrews 6:12 –    We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

James 1:2-4 –       Consider it pure joy, my brothers whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.  Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.