How To Build Your Faith

Do you want to have more faith? The bible tells us that, “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”  It doesn’t say, “Faith comes by having heard the word of God one time.” It says that faith comes by hearing, in the present tense.

We have to hear the word of God over and over again in order for it to take root in our hearts and transform our minds. Sure, God’s word can transform us in an instant, but most of the time our faith grows as we hear the word of God again and again.

Just as a seed needs daily water to grow, your spirit needs the word of God daily. The more you hear God’s word, the more you know Him. The more you know Him, the more you will be able to believe Him, and that’s when faith builds!

Today, why don’t you choose a few scriptures to meditate on? Write them down and carry them in your purse or wallet. Let that truth sink down into your soul. Let the truth of the word transform you and move you forward into the abundant life God has prepared for you!

STAND and see!

So many people today run from anything that’s hard. They run from their problems. They run from responsibility. They run from people they don’t like. They run from the past. They run from anything that makes them uncomfortable.

Instead of facing the issues and dealing with them, many folks just take the easy way out and go down the path of least resistance. But if you’re going to live in victory the way God intends, you have to learn how to face your challenges head on.

The bible says, “stand and see the salvation of the Lord.” Notice it doesn’t say, “Keep running until you see the salvation of the Lord.” It doesn’t say, “Bury your head in the sand until God delivers you.” No, God wants us to STAND and fight the good fight of faith.

The good news is that you don’t have to do it in your own strength. The Creator of the universe has equipped you with His supernatural power to overcome every obstacle. So make the decision today to stand strong and face the challenges in your life. Be bold! As you stand in faith, you will see the restoration and deliverance of God in every area of your life!

Comfort

Oftentimes when people face challenges their natural tendency is to seek comfort in things that are familiar. It may be work, an activity or relationships, and of course we all know about “comfort food.” But those things only bring temporary comfort. TRUE comfort is only found in a relationship with Jesus.

God said in Isaiah, “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you...” According to Webster’s dictionary, comfort means to give strength and hope; to ease grief or trouble. No matter what difficulty you may be facing today, God wants to bring you comfort.

Start reminding yourself that your loving Creator longs to give you strength, hope and confidence. Turn to Him, receive His love. Let go of things that would hold you back. Let Him heal your heart and give you strength for the future. Let Him empower you to rise up and overcome every obstacle!

Are You Ready?

Are you ready for a new chapter in your life? Sometimes in order to move forward into the blessing God has for you, you have to be willing to let go of the old. The things that are behind you are not nearly as important as what is out in front of you. And today I’m telling you it’s time to get ready for the new!

You may have had some unfair things happen, things that you don’t understand, but let me tell you that you have come too far to stop now. Instead of allowing those things to hold you back, why don’t you let go and take a step of faith into the new? It’s time to get a new and bigger vision! It’s time to get a new and fresher outlook! it’s time to rise up with a new attitude!

Instead of settling where you are, pick up and move forward. Have the attitude that says, “I may not understand it, it may not have been fair, but I am not getting stuck on this page. I know God has a new chapter for me and it’s a chapter filled with blessings, favor and victory!”

Speak To Your Mountains!

We’ve all had seasons when the challenges of life feel overwhelming. During those times it’s easy to be tempted to talk about how bad things are. Maybe you received a bad medical report, or maybe you’re facing a large financial obstacle.

The more you talk about something the bigger it becomes in your mind. Instead, you have to dig your heels in and say, “No, I’m not going to give life to that defeat. I’m not going to speak sickness over myself. I’m not going to speak lack. I’m choosing to believe what God says, which is, ‘I can do all things through Christ.’ I can defeat this sickness. I can break this addiction. I can have peace no matter my circumstances.”

Remember friend, even if you don’t see how things could ever work out, the Creator of the universe does. He is still in control. You have to continuously speak His promises over your life, and declare His favor over each difficult situation.

Instead of talking to God about how big your problems are, talk to your problems about how big your God is! As you speak to your mountains, they will be moved, and you will walk forward into the victory and restoration God has prepared for you!

Words

The bible tells us that life and death are in the power of the tongue. God Himself spoke the worlds into existence by the creative power of words. Think about that for a moment. You can bless your future with your words, or you can curse it.

There are many influences over our words. In the heat of the moment, we can let our emotions tell us what to say. We can listen to what others say and allow their opinions and ideas to influence our words. We can even be influenced by what we watch on TV, the internet or read in the news.

Proverbs 16:23 tells us that a wise person does, “The heart of the wise teaches their mouth, and adds learning to their lips.” As a believer, when you listen to your heart, you are allowing the Spirit of God to influence your words.

Today, listen to your heart. Take time to be still and quiet before your loving, heavenly Parent. Allow Him to teach you what to say. As you submit your words and ways to Him, He will direct your path and help you achieve success in every area of your life!

Right Labels

When you make a mistake, unfortunately the critics and haters come out of the woodwork. People will tell you, “You’ve made too many mistakes; It’s too late; You’ve missed your destiny.” But friend, if you wear that label it will continue to keep you from the amazing future God has in store.

God says, “My mercy is bigger than any mistake.” God says, “I can still get you to your destiny.” God says, “I will give you beauty for those ashes. I’ll pay you back double for the unfair things that have happened.”

Understand, you wouldn’t be alive unless God still had an amazing plan for your life. I want to urge you to take off any negative label someone else or you yourself have put on you. Take off the “failure,” “stupid,” “trouble-maker” labels and put on GOD’s labels: redeemed, restored, forgiven, bright future, new beginning.

Always remember, you have been made in the image of the Creator of the universe! God didn’t make any mistakes. You have the right personality, the right gifts, the right looks, the right skin color. You are not an accident!

Let this sink deep down in your spirit, God designed you precisely for the race that is laid out for you. You are fully equipped for it and His mercy is greater than any mistake you could ever make. Embrace this truth today so you can begin to live the life of victory He planned for you!