It is impossible to live for God without faith, because faith is the oxygen of the Christian life. Scripture tells us repeatedly that the just shall live by faith (Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38). Furthermore, Romans 12:3 assures us that no believer lacks faith, for God has dealt to every person the measure of faith. However, not all faith produces results. There is a kind of faith that does not stagger at God’s Word—a strong faith that prevails.

An attitude of faith is essential to living in the victory Christ has secured for us. Faith determines whether we rise or fall, overcome or give in, remain strong or grow weary. To live victoriously, your mindset must be rooted in God’s Word and in what Jesus has already accomplished on your behalf. When faith governs your heart, the fruit of the recreated human spirit becomes evident in your life (Galatians 5:22–23).

Child of God, no matter how things may have unfolded up to this point, I have good news for you: you will end well. The enemy may have tried to knock you down, but here you are—still standing. That alone is proof of the grace of God at work in your life. Every trial, every challenge, and every seeming setback has been working together for your good. Bless Him for that! The Scripture says, “Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again” (Proverbs 24:16). Each time it looked like it was over, God’s grace lifted you up again. Hallelujah!