How can we keep the faith in what seems to be an increasingly skeptical world? Faith is at the core of our spiritual lives, so it’s worth fighting for. Here are few tips derived from a forwarded email that can help our faith not only survive, but thrive:

Feed on the Word of God. Faith is built by faithful study of God’s Word. As we read and absorb it daily as we think about its truths and how they apply to us, our faith will grow. “Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God” (Romans 10:17).  Jesus promises, “If you abide in My Word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:31-32).

Pray and meditate. God wants to have a personal relationship with us through His Son, Jesus. “There is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus” (1Timothy 2:5). Communing in spirit with Jesus, sharing our heart with Him and receiving His love, encouragement, and answers in return, will strengthen our connection and deepen our relationship.

Live your faith. “Faith without works is dead” (James 2:26). But conversely, putting faith into action brings it to life. As we apply God’s Word to daily living, its principles and promises will ring true time after time, and our faith in it and its Author will grow.

Look for the good. Nothing can put a damper on faith like adverse circumstances, but the Bible promises, “All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). Let us learn to find and focus on that good, and our faith will be buoyant enough to survive anything.

Draw from the experience of others. Reading accounts of what God has done for others will increase our faith. What God has done for them, He can do for us.

Thank God for the good. Praising God for His goodness propels us into His presence. “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name” (Psalm 100.4).

 

It's faith that really takes the courage, the belief  in things unseen. Faith sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.

 

Tim