Faith is not wishful thinking! While wishful thinking is a positive expectation, unfortunately it is one that is not based on reality, facts, or even the slightest amount of evidence to support the hoped for outcome. Faith is the expectation that what God has promised, and what we pray for in accordance to His will is already done and soon enough it will be seen!
Faith is rooted in the reality of who God is— the surety of His character, the veracity of His promises, the goodness of His Name, the sovereignty of His reign, the power of His hands, and the tangible proof of His love through Christ!
This is not a knock on wishful thinking, but I am just saying I'm not gonna be its biggest fan. I will stick with prayer and the faithful expectation that God is able, that His promises are sure and that His answers will be more than enough.
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"That's the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone's duty (Ecclesiastes 12:13 NLT)!"
