When I’m going through times when everything seems to be really hard work, which happens often, these are my favourite verses to keep me going.
Faith is sometimes seen as something wishy-washy and insubstantial, a vague hope in something seemingly unbelievable, or just wishful thinking. But faith is something so powerful in these verses. Hebrews 11 is one of my favourite passages in the Bible because it shows the power of faith in God. Verse 1 says faith is “assurance” and “conviction”, other translations use “confidence”, “being sure” and “being certain”. Jesus, as always, is our example of what this means. Hebrews 12:1-2 says that Jesus “endured the cross” because of “the joy that was set before him”. He knew that better things were to come and that enabled Him to endure the pain and shame of death on a cross.
Knowing what Jesus endured makes facing anything I come up against seem a little easier, mostly because I know He is here to help me. I know God has promised good things for my future, and maybe I don’t see them yet or how they will happen, but I have faith to endure the time of waiting and the difficulties that come with it. Several things I have watched/read recently have quoted the old saying that “the night is darkest just before the dawn.” If you’re struggling, have faith – there is joy to come in the morning.
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
mayibethemoon 
Great post. My faith wavers when I fail to believe that God is who is says He is and will do what He says He will do. Belief and faith are synonymous.
That is so true. I also equate trust with belief – if I believe that God is who He says He is then there is no reason not to trust Him for my life and future.