I reacquainted myself with the gospels, then did a thorough study of Acts. I read the letters of Paul and Hebrews and along the way referenced Old Testament scripture. This study focuses on Romans and its emphasis on the gospel of grace. 

I remind myself that without loss and the death of my ego, I may never have believed grace. I accept no patronizing half truths, no blatant lies, no ritual in league with religion. I stand on the bible. God's righteousness is imputed to me. 'Thou art mine, he says, for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name.  Isaiah 43: 1 

Faith is as simple as speaking the word of God in a prayer and giving praise and thanks for the manifestation. The prayer of faith is a bold exercise. I have not made demands of God, but of his promises. Consider the parable of the widow and the unjust judge. The judge feared not God, neither regarded man. The widow was not requesting the favor of the judge. She was demanding what was hers. She said, avenge me of mine adversary, and the unjust judge said, I will avenge her lest by her continual coming she weary me. He knew she would not relent and so he acted on her behalf. Luke 18: 1-8. The scripture says, shall not God avenge his own elect? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Luke 18:7 

Study the word of God, offer a prayer, and give thanks for it until the manifestation. There is nothing wrong with giving thanks for what is in the oven.  Maintain your faith by confessing agreement with the word. Rebuke the devil. No doubt, no curse, or careless word will have power over you. But that which ye have already, hold fast till I come. Revelation 2:25