HOW DO WE INCREASE OUR FAITH IN GOD?
Don Wayment, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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I’m sure many of us have asked this question, especially when we read scriptures such as “without faith it is impossible to please [God]” (Hebrews 11:6). Paul says: “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). Faith comes by scripture study and hearing the words of prophets and apostles. We can also increase faith by prayer, obedience to the commandments, fasting, and service. What is faith? Faith is to hope for things which are not seen, but which are true (Hebrews 11:11). It must be centered on Jesus Christ to produce salvation. It is a principle of action and power. True faith motivates us to physical and mental action. Without faith, it is impossible to be saved.
Dawn Blundell, Epworth United Methodist Church
Senior Pastor
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Whether we are part of a church or not, and even if we don’t really consider ourselves religious at all, many of us wonder how to find solid footing in life. How to find more peace and calm, how to handle tough stuff without losing our minds, how to be a better person, what to believe in. So how do we increase our faith, or find it in the first place? First we pray, as often as possible, even if we aren’t convinced anyone is listening. Just talk to God, saying what hurts and what’s frustrating and what’s good, asking for help for ourselves and others, saying thank you (this is important) for every good thing we can think of. That’s the beginning. Then, pay attention: you’ll start to feel very different, and you’ll notice God everywhere.
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