faith

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Hebrews 11:1-2

The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It's our handle on what we can't see. The act of faith is what distinguished our ancestors, set them above the crowd.
(The Message)

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.
(NIV)