If you’ve ever felt like the world is too big, too confusing or just downright overwhelming to tackle on your own, then this is for you.
I know what it feels like when it seems like there are so many things in front of us that we can’t do anything about it because they’re just too big and surely God is not interested in my little issues. It’s not true though!
Finding ways to be more faithful and less overwhelmed by our lives is actually really easy with these 5 tips that will establish or build your faith and allow you to receive peace of mind and let God do what He has promised to the believer.
Reading and studying the Bible
The Bible is the primary source of Christian faith and contains God’s word and teachings. It is important to regularly read and study the Bible in order to grow in your understanding of God’s will and how to live a life that is pleasing to Him. Some helpful passages to start with include:
- John 14:6: “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'”
- Romans 10:17: “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17: “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”
Praying and seeking a personal relationship with God
Prayer is an important part of a Christian’s relationship with God and allows us to communicate with Him and seek His guidance. Some helpful passages to consider include:
- Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
- James 5:16: “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”
Attending church and participating in small groups or Bible studies
Church services and small groups provide opportunities to learn more about the Bible and faith, and to fellowship with other believers. These can be helpful in strengthening your faith and growing in your relationship with God. Some passages to consider include:
- Hebrews 10:25: “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
- Colossians 3:16: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
Serving others and putting your faith into action
Service to others is an important aspect of Christian faith, as it helps us to live out the teachings of Jesus and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Some passages to consider include:
- Matthew 25:40: “And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'”
- Galatians 5:13: “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”
Surrounding yourself with supportive Christian friends and mentors
Having supportive Christian friends and mentors can help you stay committed to your faith and grow in your relationship with God. They can offer encouragement and guidance as you navigate your faith journey. Some passages to consider include:
- Proverbs 27:17: “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11: “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.”
What are your own best faith building tips?
Faith building can seem impossible or difficult for the new believer or person seeking a closer connection with God, but it doesn’t have to be.
By following these simple tips, you will understand the importance of regular Bible study, establishing your own personal relationship with God, being active in a small group within a local church, putting your faith to work by helping others, and surrounding yourself with supportive Christians.
What are some of your own best faith building hacks? Share them with us below!
