What is Faith?

[BernardandMissBianca]

This is the question posed to me by DS7 yesterday on the drive home from the airport. we were listening to I'll Try from Return to Neverland and the line Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust came on.

My answer was Faith is something your heart believes in even if you can't see it. Some people believe in God, Pixies and Fairies, and the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus.

So, what does Faith mean to you?

 

[aroyer]

My answer would have been similar to yours. Something you believe in but you can't see.

I have a funny story about faith. When DD was small (like 1-2 years) we went to church where I grew up. The nursery workers name was Faith and for whatever reason (most likely Mom and Dad leaving her) she didn't like Faith. So one Sunday morning we were having breakfast at a restaurant, we told her we had to leave to go to church, she screamed "NO FAITH, NO CHURCH!!!" We got some very funny looks. Of course, DH and I were laughing.

 

[Mickeyteacher]

Wow, what a question.

I guess for me faith is that feeling that you can not explain but you know it is there. It is know that something or someone is more powerful and has a plan for you. It is the belief that no matter how bad something is, there will always be a helping hand, a friend to lean on or a stranger to help you.

On a different note, faith is that feeling that makes you trust and believe in the people who you love.

In my life I have had to trust and have faith in a lot of people. I think that is why I love the quote "faith, trust and a little bit of pixie dust" I'm working with an artist to paint that on DD's bedroom wall. They are words to live by.

S

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

My answer would have been similar to yours. Something you believe in but you can't see.

I have a funny story about faith. When DD was small (like 1-2 years) we went to church where I grew up. The nursery workers name was Faith and for whatever reason (most likely Mom and Dad leaving her) she didn't like Faith. So one Sunday morning we were having breakfast at a restaurant, we told her we had to leave to go to church, she screamed "NO FAITH, NO CHURCH!!!" We got some very funny looks. Of course, DH and I were laughing.

That is so cute and funny.

 

[StitchIsOurHero]

I agree with everything that's been posted. To me, faith is knowing that something bigger than me is at work--a plan I might not see or even realize, but it's there and working. Faith is what keeps me going.

One of my very favorite quotes was on a church sign here a few years ago. It said, "Worry looks around. Faith looks up." That quote really means a lot to me!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

here are the lyrics if you are interested. It's a very moving song, the movie is based on WWII :

I’m not a child now
I can take care of myself
I mustn’t let them down now
Mustn’t let them see me cry
I’m fine, I’m fine
I’m too tired to listen
I’m too old to believe all these childish stories
There is not such thing as faith and trust and pixie dust

(Chorus)
I try but it’s so hard to believe
I try but I can’t see what you see I try, I try, I try

My whole world is changing I don’t know where to turn
I can leave you waiting but I can’t stay and watch the city burn (oh) watch it burn

(Chorus)
Cause, I try but it’s so hard to believe
I try but I can’t see what you see I try, I try, I try

I try and try to understand the distance in between the love I feel,
the things I fear and every single dream

I can finally see it
Now I have to believe all those precious stories
The whole world is made of faith and trust and pixie dust

So I’ll try because I finally believe
I’ll try because I can see what you see
I’ll try, I’ll try, I’ll try to fly

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I agree with everything that's been posted. To me, faith is knowing that something bigger than me is at work--a plan I might not see or even realize, but it's there and working. Faith is what keeps me going.

One of my very favorite quotes was on a church sign here a few years ago. It said, "Worry looks around. Faith looks up." That quote really means a lot to me!

That's pretty Brooke. The cutest message I saw was one on a message board in front of a local church. It said Sign broken, message inside. It took me a few minutes but I finally got it.

 

[MyLittlePiglet]

hmmmm.... to sum that up quickly??? Faith is something I have when I have nothing else. I kind of live by, or try to live by, the saying "give it up to God". So faith for me is knowing I am not or should I be in control of everything and that something else is..... like when I was having all my preggo problems I got to the point where I "gave it up to god" and whatever was meant to be was meant to be. Like when I was faced with having the amino (which scared the **** out of me) because of the possible miscarriage (already had two you don't want to think you did something to make one happen) I had the Faith. If I was meant to miscarry I would and if it was credited to the amino or not I was meant to miscarry my faith told me whatever was meant to be would be and that it was for the best... okay babbling sorry

Now how I would explain this to a 7 year old is a whole other ballgame but you asked what it meant to us LOL

 

[SusieStone]

I can honestly say that faith gets you through the things you don't think you can do. Faith is what gives you the strength to to what others say you can't. Faith is what you have when you don't know all the answers. Faith is what you have when you have nothing else.

I really needed this thread tonight.

Not to hijack this thread - but I probably won't be around for a few days and will not be crafting those days either.

Love to everyone.

 

[aroyer]

I can honestly say that faith gets you through the things you don't think you can do. Faith is what gives you the strength to to what others say you can't. Faith is what you have when you don't know all the answers. Faith is what you have when you have nothing else.

I really needed this thread tonight.

Not to hijack this thread - but I probably won't be around for a few days and will not be crafting those days either.

Love to everyone.

Hugs, Susie.

What you said about faith really resonates with me. I have been struggling lately with anxiety that is messing with my health. It seems each time that I stop and put my faith in God... I start feeling better, mentally and physically.

 

[StitchIsOurHero]

to you, Susie!!

 

[Lisa]

Your definition in faith was well worded, Susie. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Take care of yourself Susie and know that we are here for you and Stone.

MLP, have you heard the song Jesus take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood? Kind of similar situation in the song. I'm not an overly religious person, but this song is very moving.

 

[PrincessNancy96]

Buffy, I feel along the lines of all the gals here... Faith is something I can't see but can feel, that I can look too, that I can believe in... If I didn't have Faith there are times I don't think I could make it through dealing with DH's Ex...

As for Carrie Underwood's song.. I just love that song... I'll belt that out in a heartbeat when I hear it. My kids, even my stepsons, know how moving that song is for me..and if I'm having a bad day, they'll play it for me... DH also pointed out another one by Carrie that talks about being Daddy's girl.. I'll have to find it...

But Faith is what you have to have to get you through those difficult, uncomfortable, unsettling times..... Faith is what keeps you going... Faith may be invisible but it's always around.....

to you, Susie and Stone.. remember we are all just a call away...

 

[party of 3]

i think i have to agree with everyone else. it's just something you believe in. i have just as of late been tested with my faith. i have strong faith that my mom will be ok, but there are days when i'm questioning it. it's what will help you through your tough times. and i'm so struggling right now.
i needed this thread buffy. you must have known......

i have so missed you guys this week. it's been a long tough one. i find myself just drifting in and out of things. crying at the drop of a hat. trying to hold myself together for my son and my mother. let me just say that i really do have a great dh. he's a great support. but i feel like i'm still just barely hanging on. i'm hoping that my faith will pull me through.

thanks guys for listening.

live everyday like it's your last. that's my new motto!

 

[party of 3]

That's pretty Brooke. The cutest message I saw was one on a message board in front of a local church. It said Sign broken, message inside. It took me a few minutes but I finally got it.

i saw that same sign! very cute!!!!!