Life is full of challenges and disappointments, but if you believe that God has your back, even when things seem hopeless, it can be easier to get through these hurdles. Let's explore how faith in Him can help you keep fighting!
What does it mean to have faith?
Having faith means believing in something or someone even when you cannot see, touch, hear or prove it. It means trusting God and having hope even when things are difficult. There are many different kinds of faith including:
- Believing in science (like believing that gravity makes objects fall to the ground), or that you can fly (like when you jump off of a cliff)
- Believing in someone even though they haven't proved themselves trustworthy (like trusting your best friend to return your belongings safely)
- Believing in things that cannot be proven
People with faith believe in God, and trust Him even when it is difficult or they don't see the results of their faith immediately. It often feels like God isn't listening, but by getting to know Him better through studying His word, our faith can grow and we will be able to strengthen our trust in Him.
Why is faith in God difficult?
Life can be difficult and it can be hard to trust God sometimes. When you feel like everything is going wrong, it's hard to believe that He is still there for you. But what you don't realize is that those times are what make you stronger and give you a new perspective on life! Let's look at how faith in God can help you when things get tough!
The Devil is Lying to You
People say that the devil is a liar, and it's true. When bad stuff happens or you're in a hard place, he'll do anything he can to convince you that God isn't real, He doesn't love you, and everything is hopeless. The truth is that God loves you unconditionally! He will never leave your side no matter what you're going through.
The Devil Doesn't Want You to Be Happy
Another thing the devil wants you to believe is that if you have faith in God, then things won't go right for you or bad things will happen. But the truth is that God wants you to be happy! He wants you to live life and experience His unconditional love, not sit in fear of what could go wrong!
When You Have Faith, You Have Power
The minute you make the decision to have faith in God, your spiritual eyes are opened up. Once this happens, you can see that He is there for you, even in bad times. And with this newfound knowledge, your power increases exponentially. This doesn't mean that all of your problems will disappear right away--in fact, it usually means the opposite! But when you know God loves you, is always there for you no matter what life brings, and you have the power to get through anything, having faith in Him is a lot easier.
Faith is a Battle
Yes, it can be hard to believe that God is still there for you when things are bad. Yes, it's sometimes hard not to lose hope and give up when life doesn't go your way. But think of all the things you've faced and how far you've come! Think of everything God has brought you through and all that He's done for you. And think about what His plan is for your life. It may be difficult to see right now, but if faith in Him can get you through anything else, it will get you through this too.
How to grow your faith
How do you grow your faith in God? It depends on what you want faith in him for. For some, faith is about understanding and accepting him as their only savior. For others, faith is more of a token-a reminder that they can pray to him when they need guidance or protection. Some people don't believe God is real at all and will never be able to find faith in him.
What you want your faith to be about determines how it grows. A person who wants their faith in God to be about salvation might read Bible passages and explore the teachings of Jesus Christ. They might also practice giving up things like TV, chocolate, or video games for Lent, which is a 40 day period leading up to Easter. Lent is about thinking about how God helped you beat sin and giving up worldly vices as a sign of gratitude.
A person who wants their faith to be more like a token will focus on prayer, meditation, and saying thank you for little things throughout the day. It's not about doing penance or practicing abstinence; it's simply about accepting that God has your best interests at heart and being thankful for that.
Many religious people are able to find faith in how God will help them through things like adversity or loss. That's because we all go through things that we can't understand or seem to be able to fix. If we believe that God is there for us, even when things seem like they're hopeless-then it can be easier to overcome these hurdles.
Ways that we can strengthen our trust in God
There are multiple ways that we can strengthen our trust in God. First, we must recognize that the world is not perfect. We should ask ourselves, "What does this teach me about God?" If we have a hard time understanding how there can be a good aspect to this situation, maybe it's time to pray and ask for guidance from God. There is no such thing as a stupid question when it comes to prayer. The more honest and vulnerable we are with Him, the more He will show us what He has been doing all along.
Another way to strengthen your trust in the Lord is by noticing His provision daily in your life. You may find something you need unexpectedly or meet someone who lifts you up spiritually when you're in need. If you are in teaching, maybe your lesson or guidance for the day is to be gentle with yourself so that you can become stronger for others-just remember not to use this as an excuse to be lazy!
Remember, God will never give up on you. This means that He has a plan for your life and it isn't to let you fall through the cracks. If we put our trust in God and do what is best for us, everything will work out in the end. It's important to remember that change isn't immediate, but it does happen if we believe with all of our hearts that it will. Have faith!
Conclusion
It is common to feel like we have no hope or faith when we are going through a difficult time and everything feels hopeless. But with the right perspective, it can be easier to overcome these hurdles. Having faith in God and looking for ways that He has been there for us even when things seem impossible-we will strengthen our trust in Him. As long as you believe that he has your best interests at heart, then nothing will stand in your way!
"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." Psalm 55:22, NIV
"Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge." Psalm 62:8, ESV
"I am with you always, to the end of the age." Matthew 28:20, ESV
"Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge." Psalm 62:8, ESV
