Faith is an essential part of the Christian life. We are not born into a perfect world; we are born into a broken one. But when we feel that we don’t live up to the expectations of our parents, we need to remember that the world is not a perfect place. God warns us in the Bible that a world will come to an end, but we can still trust Him and do what we can to make it better.
Isaiah 40:29-31
The prophet Isaiah begins the book of Isaiah by proclaiming that the Babylonians would conquer Jerusalem and take His people into captivity for a period of time. This was a scary thought for the people of God. Already, Isaiah had brought judgment to other nations, and they desperately needed reassurance. Fortunately, God graciously changed the tone of his words to encourage His people. Through poetic and prophetic words, he explains that God will provide for His people and grant them forgiveness for their sins. And he promises incredible blessings for those who love Him!
Count it all joy
Counting your trials as joy is a biblical command. James encourages believers to count their trials as a blessing, and not something to be feared or avoided. In fact, he encourages them to count their trials as a way of evaluating their trials, and to consider their experiences from God’s point of view. We all experience trials in our lives, and Jesus told his disciples that they would face troubles while in the world.
You believe that God is one
Do you believe in the concept of a single god? Or do you believe that God is one but in fact is three separate beings? The word for “one” in the Bible is echad, and it can also refer to a compound unity, as Bullinger’s Companion Bible notes. What makes God unique from all the other deities is unclear, but we’ll look at a few examples.
You experience God’s peace
The Bible speaks of the perfect peace that comes from trusting God. Isaiah 26:3 promises this perfect peace to those who have faith in God. Whether you face a difficult situation or simply want to rest easy, God promises you peace when you trust Him. The best way to experience God’s peace is to let Him renew your mind and give you peace in your heart. It is as simple as that.
You have a life raft in a storm
Your faith provides the life raft you need during the storms of life. When we are in the middle of a storm, we turn to God for help, hoping that He will not only rescue us from the current circumstances, but also build life-changing faith in our hearts. Yet, oftentimes, we are unable to find God during the storm, and it is in these situations that our faith is most needed.
You can experience God’s peace
The Bible tells us that the peace of God is available to all of His children. God’s peace is inner peace, a wholeness of mind, and a spirit that rests in Him. When we put our faith in God and obey His Word, we will experience His peace. This peace will accompany us in our life’s ups and downs. Here are a few ways that you can experience God’s peace with faith.
You can pray in faith
One way to pray in faith is by reading a Bible verse. You can find these verses online or in a book. You can download or print them out to remind yourself to pray. Many Bible verses have encouraging, uplifting messages about faith. You can pray in faith according to the Bible verse of the day. You may want to keep one verse for yourself and refer to it every day. For more information about faith verses, visit Online Daily Bible verse of the Day
