How painful it is for me when I hear questions such as, "If I give my child medicine, does it mean that I don't have faith?" Or, "Does taking my mother to the doctor mean I'm not trusting God?"

Wrestling with these issues keeps countless saints awake at night. As a mother, a wife, and a spiritual mother to many, this issue has caused me much anguish.

On one hand I want all my spiritual children to grow in the Lord; to learn to exercise their faith and increasingly rely on Him On the other hand, I also receive letters from countless Christians who have not yet developed the "faith to move mountains." Some have gone out "in faith" but without real confidence in the Lord, and gotten hurt.

Then I found one of God's greatest truths concerning faith in I Corinthians: "And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love" (I Corinthians 13:13, NKJV).

This passage had quite an impact on me, for it tells that although faith and hope are important, love is greater.

So, back to your sick child. If you have already prayed and anointed him with oil, but he seems to be getting worse, what would be the loving thing to do? If your mother is in pain and feels the need to see a professional, what would be the loving thing to do?

Talk this over with your Father as you go to bed tonight. Ask Him, "What would Love do?" Then sleep well.

Heavenly Father, what comfort it is to know that I am growing from "faith to faith" each day of my life. I thank You that I am also growing in love. I ask You to guide me and give me Your wisdom each time I face the question of faith, and in addition to faith, let me see the most loving thing to do. In Jesus' Name, Amen.