To grow your faith in God at this perilous time is tasking and inevitable. The level of spiritual attack by the devil to make Christians lukewarm is very high now! Many people’s faith is attached to dark powers and technologies. Many churches are shut in some developed countries like the UK and Europe because many Christians are renouncing God and following the false gods.
The Christian world is currently going through a tough trend, but it is not unexpected because Jesus Christ prophesied and recorded in the book of Luke chapter 18 verse 8: “…Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”
Today’s article will show you some dangers of losing faith and explain fully the major powerful ways to grow your faith in God.
10 Dangers for Christians Losing Their Faith in God
You must grow your faith steadily because the LORD does not want your heart to be controlled by the devil. It is harmful for your present and future status of eternity. The following signs show that a Christian is losing faith in God:
1. Increased anxiety and fear
2. Spiritual emptiness
3. Moral decline and love of worldly styles
4. Hopelessness in times of trouble
5. Lost and confused in decision-making
6. Self-centered and less inclined to help others
7. Isolation and loneliness
8. Losing faith can lead to an identity crisis and a sense of lost direction
9. Misunderstandings and conflicts in the family and church
10. Losing faith jeopardizes relationship with God and hope of eternal life
10 Practical Ways to Grow Your Faith in GOD
The following steps will surely improve your faith in God. I followed them and my faith becomes stronger daily, the tenth step is a big secret for you:
1. Study the Bible Regularly: Engaging with God’s Word provides spiritual nourishment and wisdom. You will know more about the Almighty God.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” (Matthew 5:6)
2. Meditate on God’s Word: Reflecting on Scripture helps internalize its truths and deepens your spiritual understanding analyzed by the Holy Spirit to you.
“But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law, he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2)
3. Pray without Ceasing: Develop a consistent prayer life to communicate with God and seek His guidance. Pray and fast with a disciplined heart and you’ll grow your faith.
“Pray without ceasing…” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
4. Practice Gratitude: Cultivating a thankful heart draws you closer to God and makes it easier for you to grow your faith. Be careful not to be full of complaints to Him!
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” (Colossians 3:16)
5. Live a Life of Obedience: Obeying God’s commandments demonstrates faith and commitment. Do not give excuse for your disobedience and unseriousness!
“If you love Me, keep My commandments.” (John 14:15)
6. Humble Yourself: To grow your faith in God requires a gentle character which makes it easy for you to comprehend the voice of the LORD.
“But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.” (1 Thessalonians 5:8)
7. Trust in God’s Promises: Lean on God’s faithfulness, especially during challenging times. Jesus Christ was not spared of trouble when on earth, so take life easy!
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5)
8. Witness Salvation of Jesus to Others: You can easily grow your faith by sharing your Christ-like faith to others which invariably encourages you to live it out more fully and brings unbelievers to God.
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.” (1 Peter 3:15)
9. Censor Your Social Media: Contents you watch on social media must be created by genuine Christians.
“So, then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans 10:17)
10. Don’t Joke with Music: The power of inspirational gospel music cannot be overemphasized as a great medium that can grow your faith in God. Listen to music many times daily!
I am confident that if you follow the practical steps above then you will be able to grow your faith in God. Christian faith is a rough journey on earth, but your endurance will be a great reward for you in heaven. I pray the LORD will help your ‘unbelieve’ in Jesus name.
