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Strengthen Your Faith

 

2 Timothy 4:17 - Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. 

Are you facing an overwhelming challenge that seems greater than you can handle? Have you become doubtful that everything is going to turn out alright? If so, how can you keep your faith from failing?

First, turn to God’s Word. Reading Scripture will not only give you unique insight and courage to move forward with His commands, but also keep you connected to His unfailing love, wisdom, power, and presence. Second, choose the right message. Are you thinking about how God has helped you in the past, His unfailing character, and the promises of His Word? Or are you rehearsing your failings? The former leads to peace and courage while the latter leads only to discouragement. So be careful what you think about. Third, keep your focus on God and not your problems. Your all-knowing, all-powerful, and ever-present Lord is the One who helps you. He delights in delivering you and can overcome anything you face.

Instead of getting wobbly in your faith, choose to believe God and strengthen your relationship with Him. Place your trust in Him with complete confidence that He has never let you down and never will.

From – “Jesus, Our Perfect Hope” by Charles F. Stanley