“Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. 23 “Truly[a] I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
-Mark 11:22-25
If we were to say that losing faith is becoming common in this contemporary world, we might not be wrong. But as the above verse describes the conviction of Jesus Christ in the LORD, we should be reminded that faith in God is the answer to our worries. Faith grows through trust, obedience, prayer, Scripture, and the choices we make when life is uncertain. While many of us want stronger faith, especially during seasons of fear, loss, confusion, or change, sometimes it can backfire because we are uncertain of how to find it.
The question is not only whether we believe in the Lord but also whether we are learning to trust Him each day, of course, with dignity and honesty. Judy Nelson’s To Live Is Christ: Inspired Reflections of Faith, Volume I, is a helpful devotional that is here to enlighten us in this regard. It is a devotional collection built around Scripture, personal reflection, everyday observations, and spiritual “word pictures” to help us understand Christian living through familiar images, such as house cleaning, snowflakes, tugboats, GPS, warning signs, trains, eagles, parenting, and homesteading.
Through Judy Nelson’s reflections, we are invited to embark on our own journey of faith that leads to greater understanding, stronger faith, and a deeper appreciation for the presence of God in everyday life.
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Building faith in the Lord is a daily process. It grows when we keep returning to Him, even when the path is not clear. Here are eight ways to strengthen that faith.
1. Spend time in the Word of God
Faith grows when it is fed by truth. Scripture helps us understand who God is, what He promises, and how He calls us to live. Without the Word, our faith can become shaped by feelings, fear, or the opinions of others. Reading Scripture daily, even in small portions, helps build a steady foundation.
2. Pray honestly and regularly
Prayer is not only asking for help. It is speaking with the Lord, listening for His guidance, and placing your concerns before Him. Honest prayer builds faith because it teaches the heart to depend on God instead of carrying everything alone.
3. Remember what God has already done
One way to build faith is to look back. Remember the times God carried you, corrected you, protected you, or gave you strength. These memories help you face present trouble with greater trust. Faith grows when we remember that God has been faithful before.
4. Trust God in small decisions
Faith is not only tested in major trials. It is also built through small daily choices. Choosing patience, forgiveness, honesty, prayer, and obedience in ordinary moments strengthens your ability to trust God in larger ones. Small acts of faith matter.
5. Learn to wait on the Lord
Waiting is difficult, but it is often where faith becomes stronger. We may want quick answers, clear direction, or immediate relief. Yet waiting teaches us to rely on God’s timing rather than our own control. Faith grows when we learn that delay does not mean absence.
6. Choose peace over fear
Fear can weaken faith when it becomes louder than God’s promises. Building faith means learning to place your mind on the Lord, especially during trouble. Peace does not always mean life is easy. It means trusting that God remains present and faithful in the middle of difficulty.
7. Stay close to faithful believers
The people around us influence how we think and live. Faith is strengthened through fellowship with believers who encourage truth, prayer, and spiritual growth. A strong Christian community can help you keep going when your own faith feels weak.
8. Obey what God has already shown you
Faith grows through obedience. Many people want more direction from God while ignoring the direction He has already given. When we obey what we know from Scripture, our trust deepens. Obedience shows that our faith is not only spoken but lived.
In the end, strong faith does not mean you never feel afraid, but it means you know where to turn when faced with an uncertain or a similar situation you might have been dealing with. Then, be it through reading Scripture, praying, or remembering God’s faithfulness more often, when you know that you believe that God is near and is there for you even before this creation, your faith grows as you continue walking with the Lord.
For readers seeking quiet encouragement and practical spiritual reflection, To Live Is Christ: Inspired Reflections of Faith, Volume I by Judy Nelson offers a thoughtful way to consider faith, trust, obedience, and daily life with the Lord.
