Does it seem tiring to keep believing? Is your faith failing? Are the answers to your prayers not forthcoming? Do you know someone who is currently finding it hard to navigate their journey with God? Dear One, do not give up. The fact that you still got faith tells a whole lot about you. It shows you’re one who is not complacent about a failing faith. That, my friend, is victory in itself. By being on here, you are several steps closer to reviving your faith to be stronger than it has ever been.
“Peter replied to Him, “Lord, if it is [really] You, command me to come to You on the water.” He said, “Come!” So Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw [the effects of] the wind, he was frightened, and he began to sink, and he cried out, “Lord, save me!”” Matthew 14:28-30 The Amplified Bible
A lot of us read the story of Peter walking on water and we become quick to scold him for not focusing on Jesus long enough. Because his experience is not our reality per say, it is easy for us to amplify the fact that he began to sink. We are quick to forget before he started sinking, he had the courage to get out of a boat where eleven other disciples shrunk in disbelief—as to whether it was Jesus or a ghost who strode towards them—on water!
My friend, if your faith is currently failing, I heartily celebrate you. Why? Because you have a working faith. This tells you are not a dormant Christian. I’m truly thankful to God you are still in the faith. Even though you might be currently shaking as you walk on the water of uncertainty and fear, my heart rejoices with you because you stepped out of the boat of disbelief and passivity. And I assure you, like Peter, you will not sink in the storm. Rather, you will rise and walk on water, with God.
What Are God's Thoughts About Failing Faith?
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 New International Version
God doesn’t derive joy in seeing you fail or fall. It is an aberration to think that God is waiting to punish you when you fall short. On the contrary, like Jesus helped Peter, He’ll lift you up. Understanding that God is your divine Partner in life’s race will give you the strength and courage to go through storms and not be consumed by them.
From the above scripture, we see God’s assurance of His never flinching presence in our lives. He promises to be with us through life’s journey, be it rosy or thorny. He asks us to be courageous and strong. This is simply because life is not for the fainthearted, and in us lies great strength and courage.
Two Reasons Why Children of God Experience Failing Faith
- We amplify our storms more than we amplify God’s Presence in our lives.
- We stand on anything other than the Solid Rock—God’s Living Word.
Ask yourself, “Are my desires hinged on God’s Word?” If your answer is in the affirmative, stand firmly with God on it. If you do, your desires will surely come through. This is because anything built on God’s Word is built to last.
Practical Ways To Revive Your Faith
- Recognize that the Greater one is on your side. Not only is He on your side, He dwells on your inside. The One who is in you is greater than every storm that ever has been and will be ever be. (See 1st John 4:4)
- Resolve to remain in partnership with the Greater one. Reason is – you can’t be against God and not be swept by life’s storms. Your desires cannot inclined with that of the world and you expect to see miracles. The truth is—you can see magic. But miracles will only happen, supernatural encounters and victories will only manifest, revolutions will only be birthed when you and I partner with the Greater One, our Heavenly Father God.
- Repeat the above.
Your faith will not fail in Jesus’s Name. Amen!
With love and passion,
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