Biblical Answer

Experiencing Faith

Look in the rearview mirror. You can't live in the past, so why should you let past failures control your future? But sometimes you need a rearview mirror to get a total view of the journey. You must consider the lessons you've learned, the struggles you've faced, and the victories you've experienced. This helps you to see how God has been working in your life, even when it seemed like He wasn't. It's like looking at a map and seeing the route you've taken. You can see the twists and turns, the hills and valleys, and the places where you've encountered God's presence. This helps you to understand that your faith is not just about what you do, but about who God is and what He has done.

Creating His own life in people. Once you are rooted in reality, nothing can shake you. If your faith is in experiences, anything that happens is likely to upset that faith. But nothing can ever change God or the reality of His presence. Your faith should be rooted in the truth of God's Word and the character of Jesus Christ. This means that your faith is not based on feelings or experiences, but on the solid foundation of God's promises and character. When you are rooted in reality, you can face challenges and uncertainties with confidence, knowing that God is always with you and working in your life.

When Your Faith Doesn't Seem to Work

Your outlook of faith must always triumph personally over your circumstances. Your faith may not change circumstances, but it can glorify God in difficult circumstances. This is not about ignoring the challenges you face or pretending that everything is okay when it's not. It's about trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when things don't make sense. Your faith is not just about what you do, but about who God is and what He has done. By trusting in God's character and promises, you can face the chaos and uncertainty of the world with confidence, knowing that He is always with you and working in your life. Your faith can be a source of strength and hope in the midst of chaos, even when it seems like everything is falling apart. By looking to God and His Word, you can develop a dynamic faith that can face the challenges of the world and glorify God in all circumstances. As the Bible says, "We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us" (Romans 5:3-5). This is a reminder that our faith is not just about what we do, but about who God is and what He has done. By trusting in God's character and promises, you can face the chaos and uncertainty of the world with confidence, knowing that He is always with you and working in your life. Your faith can be a source of strength and hope in the midst of chaos, even when it seems like everything is falling apart. By looking to God and His Word, you can develop a dynamic faith that can face the challenges of the world and glorify God in all circumstances.