There is no need for faith where there is no consciousness of an element of risk.
Fear arises when we imagine that everything depends on us.
One does not surrender a life in an instant. That which is lifelong can only be surrendered in a lifetime.
Nothing trains and teaches so powerfully as love. Love attracts. it does not coerce. If the aim of parents is to teach their children to love God they must show their love for Him by loving each other and loving the children.
The heart set to do the Father's will, need never fear defeat.
Waiting on God requires the willingness to bear uncertainty, to carry within oneself the unanswered question, lifting the heart to God about it whenever it intrudes upon one's thoughts.