Quote by Oswald Chambers

Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time.

Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea that faith involves intentionally trusting in God's character, even when His actions and plans are not immediately clear or understandable to us. It suggests that true faith requires a deliberate choice to have confidence in God, even in circumstances where we may be uncertain or confused. By highlighting the need for deliberate belief, the quote implies that faith goes beyond mere belief in God's existence, but involves actively choosing to trust in His goodness and wisdom, even when His ways are mysterious or unknown.

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