Millions lack faith to receive answers to their prayers, struggling to free their minds from fears and worries due to a misunderstanding of what faith truly is. Jesus Himself, foreseeing the almost total absence of faith in our generation, asked if He would find faith on the earth at His return. The world has nearly lost sight of real faith, leaving many to doubt their own strength in it. Jesus possessed faith when He walked the earth, performing miracles not by His own power but through faith in the Father dwelling in Him. We, too, can have this same power if we draw close to God and are filled with His Holy Spirit, yet we often lack it because our minds are consumed by material interests and we are distant from Him. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. It precedes possession, serving as confidence that what is asked of God will be received, even before it is visible or felt. Faith is a spiritual matter, not reliant on the physical senses, and stands as proof that God will fulfill His promises. In the trial of faith, human nature may accuse God of failing to keep His promises when healing or answers are delayed, presenting tangible evidence of pain or unchanged circumstances. However, the Holy Spirit counters with the evidence of faith, urging patient trust in God's Word, which cannot lie. God's purpose includes transforming us into His image, often using delays to teach patience, for the trying of faith works patience into our character. Faith must remain steadfast until God acts, as He does not specify when or how He will fulfill His promises. It is simple reliance on God's Word, trusting Him until the promise is completed. To render a verdict of faith is to believe in God's truth over physical evidence, ensuring the fulfillment of His promise. Many lack faith because they wait for feelings or convictions before believing, but faith is solely tied to God's Word, not emotions or impressions. God has countless ways to answer, often beyond our expectations, and we must leave the timing and method to Him. Faith itself is a gift from God, not something we must strive to produce, but something we receive by drawing closer to Him through surrender and prayer. Patience is integral to faith, as God may delay answers to develop this quality in us. We are called to keep trusting, relying on His promises, and maintaining faith until He performs what He has assured. Through much prayer and closeness to God, we can experience the joy of true faith and patience, knowing He will act in His time and way.