I think some (if not most) people's idea of faith is that God will somehow magically solve all their problems. That definition of faith leads to disillusion, confusion, and ultimately causes one to turn away from God. True faith, however, is not looking to God to solve your problems and answer your questions. He is God; you are not, and you cannot dictate to God on how to be God. True faith, rather, is this: a persuasion that no matter what you experience, God is on your side and is working to bring about the best possible results for you so that He gets all the credit. There is no guarantee you will understand fully all the details in this life; to demand so is not an attitude of faith. So, instead of going to God so He will solve your problems, live a lifestyle with Him in which you have become persuaded He has called you to simply trust Him, and at the end of it all, you will understand He never left you; He never held out on you; and, He worked it all out for the best possible good for the most number of people.
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