keeping the faith
Remaining steadfastly committed
Keeping the faith means staying true to one's beliefs, commitments, or principles despite difficulties or discouragement.
The phrase originated in religious contexts—maintaining devotion to God—but now applies broadly to any sustained loyalty: She's been keeping the faith while waiting for her appeal.
It often implies perseverance when others have given up or circumstances have worsened.
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- crossPass from side to side
- prayerAddress to deity
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- activismDirect effort for reform
solidarity · determination · staying strong · never give up · holding on · stand firm · loyalty · courage · worship · optimism · advocacy · holdfast · fortitude · persistence · grace · true believer · steadfastness · resolve
keeping the faithabandoning
Leaving permanently behind
defecting · selling out · backstabbing · reneging · double-crossing
keeping the faithlosing faith
wavering · doubting · recanting · falling away · backsliding
keeping the faithgiving up
Choosing to stop trying
losing hope · despairing · throwing in the towel · losing heart · surrendering
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