Faith includes both an immediate awareness of something unconditional and the courage to take the risk of uncertainty upon itself. Faith says "Yes" in spite of the anxiety of "No."Biblical Religion and the Search for Ultimate Reality

Paul Tillich
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This quote from the Bible is a very powerful one. It points to the idea of having faith. In this quote, the speaker is talking about faith in God, but it can also be used for faith in anything. Faith is an absolute that brings confidence and security even when the circumstances are uncertain.

It is a belief that something greater will happen even when there is no evidence of it. Faith in God brings confidence and security because He is always there to help you.

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