Trust and faith are cut from the same cloth. One weaves into the other and vice versa. As Christian educators, we define our differences from others by what we believe-what we have faith in. Faith, as defined by Dictionary.com, is "(1) confidence or trust in a person or thing (2) belief that is not based on proof."

There you go. Faith is blind. Faith doesn't need facts, a complete blueprint all laid out, or a five-year strategic plan. Faith is trusting in something you can't see and can't control. How hard is that? Most Christians will admit it can be very hard at times. The true test of faith is time and circumstances. So how is your faith doing these days?

Do you trust in God to keep your Christian school healthy? Do you believe God is aware of budget cuts, aging building facilities, and weary teachers? As the Bible says "Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him" Matthew 6:8.

It's so easy to trust in human power over God's power. The second you do, God steps in and reminds you everything depends (and is controlled) by Him and Him alone.

A saying I heard recently said it best: "Do you believe God is larger than any problem you are facing?" It really put it in perspective for me. Yes, He cares about little ol' you.

Faith is hard. Faith is tested. Faith can be shaken. However, if you trust in God, and not your faith, you'll be trusting in the Creator of the universe, who knows you and everything you need. Just trust.

Step out on the limb. Trust God to support you. That type of faith is a privilege.

How do you keep your faith strong as a Christian school educator? We'd like to know.