Develop faith.

Hilly valley @ Kodaikanal

14 March 2012  

We speak rather advice others about faith in their life (during the time of crisis). If it comes to us (anything big or small ) the possibility of being  shattered has greater probability.

The flesh is weak and we may resort to other means than prayer and trust on the word of God. The initial shock will be there and it takes time to get it right.

 For a perplexed mind with weak faith , we need some support to lean on. I am sure it must be the word of God to rely upon or to seek clear direction to move ahead.

  Some tips to develop our  faith:

  Listen to the Word of God as much as possible.  

 "    Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God" Romans 10:17. 

Regular and constant attention to the Word of God with an open heart and mind produces faith.
 

“pay attention to what I say;  turn your ear to my words.  Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them  and health to one’s whole body. Proverbs 4:20-22. 

       Each one has been given a measure of faith by God in accordance to our mental status.We are created in all splendour and variety as per God's choice.

“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgement, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. Romans 12:3. 

 Just learn to use and develop what God has given.
 We must put it into action.

·      Pray in full of the Spirit.

“by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, Jude 20. 

you should pray and praise – keep your mind focused and concentrated. 
Obey God. If  you walk with God- you gain strength. 

 God will not reveal greater things to you until you are faithful in the things He is showing you NOW. 

Therefore obedience to God’s word and what He is showing you through the Word or through your conscience is important in the development of your faith.

  Act on what God is saying.

·       Give thanks. Don't complain and murmur -it shows your doubt on God's love and God's answer to your situation. 
    "Give thanks in all situations .1 Thessalonians 5:18.

·     Develop a life of praise and worship. Praise drives the powers of darkness away and brings the throne of God into your circumstances and problems.
   Praising God is an act of faith and helps your faith to grow.Do that and see the difference.Praise the Lord.
  

      Speak the WORD with your mouth to exercise your faith, God's Word is anointed and has power when it is spoken to change the spiritual atmosphere.

"Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua 1:8

For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. Romans 10:10. 

 Seek holiness, purity of heart.

"Pursue peace with all men, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14. 

It is with the heart that man believes. If the heart has uncleanness, unforgiveness and other bad conditions within, the man will lose the spiritual insight of the Lord which enables his heart to believe. 

Purity and faith nourishes each other.

God Bless