Biblical Answer

The Importance of Faith in Times of Adversity

When everything seems to be going wrong, it can be challenging to maintain our faith. In such situations, it's essential to do an assessment or take an inventory of our faith. We need to ask ourselves questions like, "What is my faith based on?" and "Am I trusting God even when I don't understand what He is doing?" Our faith should be grounded in the eternal truth that God is holy love, and we need to establish ourselves on this truth to develop mental composure and overcome obstacles.

Practical Steps to Strengthen Faith

To keep our faith strong in times of adversity, we need to take practical steps. First, we should talk to God continually, praying specifically about any obstacles in our lives. We should ask for Christ to enlighten us, give us strength to overcome the roadblocks, and help us understand what He is doing. Second, we should remind ourselves of scriptural answers that can give us hope and encouragement. As it is written in Romans 10:17, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." By meditating on God's Word, we can develop obstacle-overcoming faith.

Developing Obstacle-Overcoming Faith

To develop obstacle-overcoming faith, we need to be honest with ourselves about our past experiences and mistakes. We should tell God how we'll react in the future and ask Him to help us overcome our weaknesses. By doing so, we can establish a prayer-relationship with God, which is essential for developing dynamic faith. As we talk to God and He talks to us, we can gain a deeper understanding of His ways and develop the mental composure needed to overcome obstacles. Remember, faith is not just about knowing God's promises; it's about knowing God Himself. When we understand what He is doing, we know Him, and that's when our faith becomes strong and steadfast. As the Bible says, "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who came is faithful and he will keep us steadfast to the end" (Hebrews 3:14).