Faith is the substance of things hoped for,
and the evidence of things not seen.
I found I never knew a true Faith,
Til I came to a place of disbelief.
I never really had to believe before,
Til all things were stripped from me.
Faith earned are lessons learned,
In a place one never thought to be.
martin steinbr..., 3 months ago
Well I’m glad to know someone else understands LoraMae, “faith earned are lessons learned” Trying to explain this type of faith to some, is like trying to explain the sufferings of poverty to the very wealthy, until they experience it for themselves they’ll never get it. Amen and Amen my sister!
loramae, 3 months ago
There are so many words that can be used to describe this beautiful word…this was my attempt.
I actually read a book that inspired this into writing…one lone sentence…”I never had to believe like this before”...Bless you Martin! =O)
Trish Cooper, 3 months ago
Oh such truth in these words my friend….........and so very well said too might I add!!!! Faith is something you cannot see…hear…touch….but you can hear it speaking softly to your heart and soul…it is that true inner strength that lies in all of us and always like a trusty compass helps us find our way HOME…..HUGS and LOVE my sweet friend:)))) xoxoxoxo
Elaine Farmer, 3 months ago
Reminds me of the Holy Spirit compared to the “wind”... you can”t see either of them, but you can see the effects of where they have been!.. :) xx
EAWilliams, 3 months ago
Amen Sistah! Keep them coming :o)
Phil Thomson IPA, 3 months ago
What a wonderful view of a very important truth, beautifully expressed !!! You’re so right, about the timing and necessary circumstances, so often the way !!
Natella2020, 3 months ago
How very articulate of you, this is so much better than a dictionary definition! Ever thought of writing a series of “creative definitions”? You’d be great at that! (No pressure, okay!)
loramae in reply to Trish Cooper’s comment, 3 months ago
=O) Blessings to you Trish!
loramae in reply to Elaine Farmer’s comment, 3 months ago
What a beautiful thought Elaine…:O)
loramae in reply to EAWilliams’s comment, 3 months ago
Love and hugs to you E! :O)
loramae in reply to Natella2020’s comment, 3 months ago
Hmmm…? =+) Blessings to you Natella!
PhotogeniquE IPA, 3 months ago
lovely words. Faith is a bit of an enigma isn’t.
loramae in reply to PhotogeniquE IPA’s comment, 3 months ago
:O) So true Dave…So very true!
loramae in reply to Phil Thomson IPA’s comment, 3 months ago
Blessings to you Phil :O)