How can I keep my family's faith when everything is falling apart?

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As a pastor and a husband, I've seen my fair share of struggles with faith in my family. When everything seems to be falling apart, it's easy to lose sight of our faith. But I've learned that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17). It's essential to establish a daily routine of Bible reading and prayer, even when life gets tough. I remember a distraught mother in the emergency room asking me, "How can I have deeper faith?" I told her that faith is the supreme effort of throwing yourself with abandon and total confidence upon God. We must venture our all with total abandoned confidence in Him.

When we're struggling with doubt or uncertainty, it's crucial to pray specifically about the obstacle in our lives. Ask God to enlighten us, give us strength to overcome the roadblock, and continue drawing us to Himself. I encourage my family to pray sincerely and as long as there is life in the person's body, even if they're far from God. The Bible says, "Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened to you" (Matthew 7:7-8). We must be willing to seek God's guidance and trust in His sovereignty.

As we navigate the challenges of life, it's essential to remember that faith is not just about us, but about our relationship with God. We must be honest with ourselves and our children about our struggles with doubt and sin. I encourage my family to keep a prayer record, writing down their prayer requests and the answers they receive. This helps us to see God's faithfulness and trust in His goodness, even in the midst of difficulties. As the Bible says, "Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus" (Hebrews 12:1-2). Jesus is our example for faith, and we must look to Him for guidance and strength.

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