How can I become stronger in my faith? - Strength - TouchPoints

John 15:4-8“Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.”

Hebrews 4:15-16This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.

Our faith is strengthened as we remain connected with God through our relationship with Jesus Christ.

1 John 2:14I have written to you who are young in the faith because you are strong. God’s word lives in your hearts, and you have won your battle with the evil one.

Our faith is strengthened by reading and studying God’s Word.

Deuteronomy 11:8“Therefore, be careful to obey every command I am giving you today, so you may have strength to go in and take over the land you are about to enter.”

Judges 6:27So Gideon took ten of his servants and did as the Lord had commanded.

Joel 2:11The Lord . . . leads them with a shout. This is his mighty army, and they follow his orders. The day of the Lord is an awesome, terrible thing. Who can possibly survive?

Our faith is strengthened when we obey God’s call for our lives and in our daily choices.

Joshua 3:1-17“‘When you reach the banks of the Jordan River, take a few steps into the river and stop there.’”

Romans 4:20Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.

Our faith becomes stronger when we step out in faith. As we do, we begin to experience God’s power. Faith must be active, not stagnant.

Jude 1:20You, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit,

Our faith is strengthened through prayer, as we are directed by the Holy Spirit.

Romans 5:3-4We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.

2 Corinthians 12:10That’s why I [Paul] take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

James 1:2-4Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.

1 Peter 1:6-7So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.

Our faith can be strengthened through our trials and troubles.

1 Thessalonians 3:2We sent Timothy to visit you. He is our brother and God’s co-worker in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. We sent him to strengthen you, to encourage you in your faith.

1 Timothy 4:12-16Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them. Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecy spoken over you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you. Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress. Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.

Our default objective in the Christian life should be progress. Our becoming stronger in the faith never reaches an end point; it is an ever developing capacity.

Romans 1:11I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord.

Our faith is strengthened through the mutual encouragement and accountability of other believers.