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Experiencing Faith When Everything is Taken Away

Assessing Your Faith

When you find yourself in a situation where everything seems taken away, it's essential to assess or take an inventory of your faith. Ask yourself questions like: "What are some obstacles I'd like to remove from my life?" "What are some old dreams I'd like to dust off and dream again?" "What can I do to grow a dynamic faith?" (See the provided text for more information on these questions.)

Growing Faith

Growing faith requires several steps. First, you must be willing to listen to and respond to God's Word in Scripture. As the Bible says, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17). Second, pray specifically about any obstacle in your life, asking God to enlighten you and give you strength to overcome. Third, take a leap of faith into God's provision, even when you don't know what He will do. Faith is not about intellectual understanding, but about a deliberate commitment to Jesus Christ, even when you can't see the way ahead.

Sustaining Faith

Sustaining faith requires perseverance and a willingness to expose yourself to God's Word. As the Bible says, "Persevering faith is maintained by willing exposure and response to the words of God in Scripture, preeminently the gospel, which promises salvation in the coming judgment of God" (See Introduction 6b, God and Scripture). To sustain your faith, you must continually talk to God, praying sincerely and specifically about any obstacles in your life. By following these steps, you can develop a greater faith and learn to trust God even when everything seems taken away. Remember, faith is not about trying to make yourself believe, but about a deliberate commitment to Jesus Christ.