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Yes. Releasing our faith is the key to defeating all doubts in any situation..
Lord I choose to believe You no matter how stupid that sounds to the ears of man or looks the eyes of the world...
“My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.” — Psalm 57:7
Daniel “purposed in his heart.” He did not have to debate or convince himself what his goal would be. He had already made his decision. A captive in a foreign land, he risked his life to take such a stand. No doubt he was hungry, but his food had been offered to idols. Who would know if he ate some? His captors did not care, as long as he did the work given him without trouble. But Daniel would know, and God would know. Daniel had committed his life to God and he would not betray that commitment. He steadfastly fixed his goal in his heart and mind.
In Luke 1:37 the Bible says, "For with God nothing shall be impossible."
e must see God in everything and receive everything directly from His hands. We must be brought to this before we can know an abiding experience of entire abandonment and perfect trust. Our abandonment must be to God, not to man. Our trust must be in Him, or we shall fail at the first trial.
There are many Scriptures that tell us not to worry about anything because the Father cares for us. Here are a few of them:
"One [sparrow] shall not fall on the ground without your Father" (Matt. 10:29, KJV).
"The very hairs of your head are all numbered" (Matt. 10:30).
"Avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith the Lord" (Rom. 12:19).
"We may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me" (Heb. 13:6).
"If God be for us, who can be against us?" (Rom. 8:31).
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want" (Ps. 23:1).
"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee" (Is. 43:2).
"I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust. Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler...A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee...Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall thee" (Ps. 91:2-4,9-10).
To my mind, these Scriptures, and many others like them, settle forever the question regarding the power of "second causes" in the lives of the children of God. Second causes must all be under the control of our Father. Not one of them can touch us except with His knowledge and by His permission. No man or company of men, no power in Earth or heaven, can touch that soul that is abiding in Christ without first passing through His encircling presence and receiving the seal of His permission.
OOOPs I have done it again! Another long answer 
Yours In The Vineyard, Amareno
"As the deer panteth after the waterbrooks, so panteth my soul after thee oh Lord" (Psalm 42:1)
This message was edited by Amareno on 8-16-02 @ 4:41 PM
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