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Hebrews 11:1 (AMP)
“Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for, a conviction of things not seen.”

Do you ever ask, “Is my faith strong enough?” Trials make that question feel urgent. Faith is not a one-time decision. It is a way of life. Scripture shows faith as trust that acts. From Abraham to the apostles, faith was tested and then proved. This post offers clear steps to strengthen faith. Each step rests on the Word. Each step places Christ at the centre. The aim is practical growth, not a quick fix. You will find simple ways to build faith that lasts.

Why Faith Matters #

Faith holds our lives together when life feels like it will fall apart. The Greek word “pistis” means trust, confidence and reliability. Faith is not wishful thinking. It is a steady trust in God who acts. The Old Testament shows faith as trusting God’s covenant promises. Abraham trusted God when he had no visible proof. The New Testament shows faith as daily obedience in hard times. The apostles taught that faith produces steady witness and joy, even in suffering. Faith is the ground where hope grows. It moves us from fear into action.

Immerse Yourself in the Word #

Romans 10:17 (AMP)
“So faith comes from hearing [what is told], and what is heard comes through the word of Christ.”

Faith grows by hearing the Word that speaks from heaven. The Hebrew word “shama” means to hear and to obey. Reading the Bible must lead to doing. Start with a short plan. Read slowly and ask, “What does this reveal about Christ?” Say the verses out loud. The voice helps the heart accept truth. Keep a simple journal of promises you find. Revisit those promises when fear rises. Over time, your heart will hold God’s truth more than your fears.

Pray with Expectation and Claim the Word #

Mark 11:24 (AMP)
“Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask for and pray for, believe that you have received them, and you will have them.”

Prayer is not a shopping list. It is a conversation rooted in God’s promises. Speak the Scripture back to God and to your heart. If the promise is healing, say the verse aloud. If the promise is peace, thank God as though it is already present. This is not pretending. It agrees with what God has already declared in Christ. Keep a prayer log. Mark answers. Small answers build trust. Over time, prayer becomes the steady rhythm that forms faith.

Walk by the Spirit and Not by Sight #

Galatians 5:16 (AMP)
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.”

Walking by the Spirit means making choices that follow Christ day by day. The Spirit gives clarity in the middle of doubt. When fear says run, the Spirit says stand. When anxious thoughts come, turn them into prayer. Small acts of trust in ordinary life form a life of faith. A young teacher I know faced sudden job loss. She read Scripture each morning, took one step toward a new chance each week, and asked the Spirit for direction. She found work and, more than that, a deeper trust in God.

Practice Obedience and Patience #

James 2:17 (AMP)
“So faith, if it does not have works, is dead in itself.”

Faith without action dries up. Obedience is the proof and the growth of faith. Do small things that match the Word. Give when you do not feel rich. Forgive when you feel wounded. Serve when you feel tired. Each act of obedience trains your will to trust. Patience matters. The Hebrew word “shamar” means to keep and guard. Guard your heart with simple habits. Over time, obedience becomes the muscle of faith. Trials test that muscle. Practice in quiet seasons so you can stand in storms.

Join a Faithful Community #

Faith thrives in company. Paul wrote that mutual encouragement builds trust. Belong to a group that reads Scripture and prays. Share your doubts honestly. Hearing others describe how God helped them strengthens belief. Pray together for one another and track answers as a group. When one member sees God act, the whole group gains courage. Community prevents isolation and sharpens faith. Do not hide struggles. Safe honesty opens the door for healing and growth.

Step 6 Remember God’s Faithfulness Across Time #

Link your story to God’s story. Trace how God kept promises from Abraham to the apostles. Remember how Israel crossed the sea. Remember how the early church grew after hardship. This does not make pain easy. It gives context. God’s faithfulness in history shows his nature. Let those stories hold your heart when your trial feels new. Keep a list of testimonies you read or hear. Add your own answers to this list. Over months and years that list becomes a living proof that strengthens faith.

Use Simple Confession and Repetition #

Speak truth to your heart. Repetition helps the spirit accept truth. Choose a few verses that meet your need. Repeat them each morning and night. Let them form your inner speech. When fear arrives, answer it with Scripture. When shame comes, confess the gospel. Repetition is not magic. It clears confusion and replaces lies with truth. Faith grows as your speech lines up with God’s speech.

Learn from Trials and Testings #

Trials sharpen faith when we let them. Romans says suffering produces perseverance. Sit with trials as teachers. Ask, “What is God forming in me?” Do not waste pain. Pray for wisdom to learn. Keep friends who will walk with you. Note the lessons God gives. Over time, trials build a faith that is steady because it has been tested and proven.

Keep Christ at the Centre #

All steps point to Christ. Faith is not an abstract habit. It is trust in a person. Christ is the object of faith. Union with him is the power behind trust. The Spirit brings his life into our weakness. Daily choose to rest in Christ rather than in your effort. As Paul says, live by the faith of the Son of God. When you practise the steps above, you cultivate a life where Christ shines through your choices, words and actions.

A Simple Plan to Start Today #

Choose one verse to read each day for three weeks. Pray it, speak it, walk in one small obedience tied to it, and share the result with a friend. Track the changes in a small journal. This plan is simple but steady. Faith grows in small repeated acts. Do not aim for a dramatic change overnight. Aim for steady growth that lasts.

Final Encouragement #

Faith does not fail you because it is weak. It grows as you build it on the Word and on Christ. Use the steps here to live day by day. Read the Bible with a listening heart. Pray with the expectation that God acts. Walk by the Spirit. Obey in small ways. Stay in the community. Remember God’s faithfulness across time. Repeat truth until it forms your life. Trials will come. Your faith will not fail when it rests on Christ.

In Christ,
Godwin.