God wants us to be courageous people who . . . Only when we commit our yearnings for perfect joy to a Father we have learned to deeply trust are we free to live for others despite the reality of a perpetual ache. That is the kind of faith to which the Lord calls you for today and for all your tomorrows. The future is not a frightening, nebulous cloud when you truly understand that He is in control and is working all things together for your good. Trusting God is an outgrowth of knowing Him intimately.
Faith is an outgrowth of a relationship.
Cease to nurture that relationship and draw near to Him, and you begin to shake your experience of confident faith. That is why Jesus lovingly pointed out to Martha, on His visit to Bethany, that her priorities were in the wrong place. Jesus has come for a visit, and there is so much to be done, especially preparations for the meal. Martha is in the kitchen, trying to pull everything together. Mary is sitting out listening to Jesus without a care in the world.