Faith is a curious thing. It gets tested all the time. And it grows stronger as it is tested. Or in some cases people lose their faith altogether. They counted on God to come through but He didn’t. Or did He?

Prayers are curious things, too. We might pray fervently for something or someone. But we are not given what we asked for. This doesn’t mean God didn’t hear us. It means God has a better way that we can’t see in the moment. To suggest that God has a bad plan is completely false. He cannot do anything harmful to us or even misleading. To do so would go against His nature.

In my own life I have seen God show up after my own half-assed prayers. Oftentimes I’m a light prayer person. God continues to come through, though. Some of the miraculous moments in my life can only be because of God. Yet, I still have doubts. Ugh! I frustrate myself!

The irony is found in the fact that a couple years ago I took a spiritual gifts test. My three gifts are leadership, wisdom (really?) and, faith. These three were off the charts. No other spiritual gifts came close. This faith gift will keep my innate curiosity intact on this side of eternity.

If you struggle with faith, you aren’t alone. Just keep trying and keep believing. God will come through. Every single time…