“Faith is the first factor in a life devoted to service. Without it, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible.” ~ Mary McLeod Bethune.

Faith is the substance or assurance of things we hope for, but have not yet received. Faith (confidence, belief, trust) is also our evidence of that which is not seen—the invisible spiritual things.

Faith comes before a prayer is answered or before an individual has received what he or she has requested from God. If we have received what we asked for, then faith is not needed.

An example of faith was demonstrated by educator Mary McLeod Bethune who was quoted as saying: “I considered cash money as the smallest part of my resources [for starting the school for Negro girls]. I had faith in a loving God, faith in myself, and a desire to serve.”

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” ~ Hebrews 11:1,