my solace

' Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him' (Hebrews 11:6)

Faith is...
+ believing God. no matter how you feel, mo matter how u read the circumstances, no matter what anyone else tells u.
+simply taking God at His word. Believing them whether you understand or not, can explain or not.
+beyong intellectual assent

'but to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. ' (1 corinthians 12:7)

Gifts are...
+ Given to us but not given for us but to benefit others.
+ given by the Spirit to make us adequate for the work God has for us. It's sufficient.
+ of different forms and varieties but all for a common good. There is no need to compare at all.

Lastly to end,

' Many are the plans in a Man's heart. But it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand' (Proverbs 19:21)