It is said that we, as the flawed, semi-conscious beings that we are, will lean on our faith in trying times...that our faith will see us through the turmoil at hand to a more softly-lit existence.
Each of us holds a different view of our personal faith.
Some have the utmost faith that God will salve our wounds and we will emerge healed, through no effort of our own, save our faith.
Then there are those who have an undying faith in themselves...in their own ability to overcome tremendous trial and return to a place of hope by facing off with their adversity alone, drawing on personal strength.
These two paths are not at all opposed. They do not exist in a vacuum.
The deist must still fix coffee upon rising...go to work...return home to repair the leaky faucet. His inner human strength is needed to support his faith in God more than he may want to admit.
This, while the man who believes in himself as the last line of defense in life will probably not acknowledge the fact that, in his most stressful moments, he will cast his eyes skyward...in search of answers.
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