Faith is simply taking God at His word. Faith is hearing what God says and obeying and living in the light of it. Our faith has to be 100% to be faith as God defines it, doesn’t it? You are right, Jesus knows we live in a fallen world and that the enemy is always right around the corner lurking and ready to pounce on us. But there is always a way of escape. Praise God! Last night at church we all received a white stretch band/bracelet. Our Pastor suggested we wear it to remind us that being a Christian stretches us like a rubberband as we face trials and sufferings but the band also reminds us that we have a God who can adjust the band and make it fit perfectly. I have decided to wear it everyday to remember I belong to Him and desire Him to be in control of ordering my life. It is a wonderful visual and can be a ministry tool, too. Thank you so much for your thoughts, Krista. I love you. MOM