When we, God’s creatures, lose confidence and are afraid, through lack of faith, we hear once again the voice of Isaiah who speaks out in the name of the Lord: “Was my arm too short to deliver you? Do I lack the strength to rescue you? By a mere rebuke I dry up the sea, I turn rivers into a desert; their fish rot for lack of water and die of thirst.”

My faith, that God is my Father, always produces optimism and the certainty of victory. If I were to rely on my own power alone, I would have good reason to be discouraged. Certain obstacles would seem insurmountable, and many of my apostolic targets would appear totally unrealistic. But, I know, if I live by faith, then I know I am not alone when I must face difficulties and when I strive to make my dreams a reality. I say, “God is my light and my strength, whom shall I fear?”