He sees the whole story and is completely trustworthy to be at work on a grand scale, in the minutiae, and even in my own life.” SO THE FEEL OF A PRAYING LIFE IS CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM—CAUTION BECAUSE OF THE FALL, OPTIMISM BECAUSE OF REDEMPTION. Our confidence in the face of evil comes directly from the spirit of Jesus and animates a praying spirit. Audacious faith is one of the hallmarks of Jesus’ followers. As we shall see later,
