have faith

Believe without proof

Have faith means to trust or believe, especially without proof or despite uncertainty.

The phrase often carries religious overtones—faith in God, faith in providence—but extends to secular contexts: Have faith in yourself, Have faith that things will work out.

It's frequently used as encouragement when someone faces doubt or difficulty.

Related

reliance · devotion · loyalty · determination · inner strength · believe · true believer · worship · optimism · creed · resilience · conviction · tenacity · steadfast · trust · trust the process · grace · salvation

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Opposites
belief and trust

have faithdoubt

Lack of firm belief

distrust · disbelieve · mistrust · skepticism · question

hope and confidence

have faithdespair

Total absence of hope

give up · lose faith · abandon hope · lose heart · hopelessness

religious or spiritual commitment

have faithapostatize

Abandon one's religion

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G