Faith

To “keep” the faith, (and also to grow in it) one must use it. Faith is not meant to be passive; it strives on calamities, weaknesses, shortcomings and all things that we are afraid off and seem impossible. The most destitute soul on the face of this earth is one that lost hope, faith is framed by it. Keep in mind that your instinct, intellect or wisdom will not suffice for faith. It is faith which ultimately triumphs and it’s faith that introduces and pushes you to love. Only in love, your faith is really made free. It's like a ship, although safe in a harbor, that isn't why it was made. Faith needs you to trust, cut the ropes and push away. Only then you will allow God to take the helm of your life, and once you experience that, you will look for open waters, and pray for the wind, not calm…