5 Ways to Foster a Relentless Faith

I have faith. Until I don’t. Because when the world seems uncertain and hard circumstances come my way, my faith is anything but relentless.

As Christians, we often teeter between standing on a firm faith in God and sinking in the quicksand of doubt.  

But the Christian journey necessitates a relentless faith. So I’m learning a firm and unrelenting faith is what God desires for His people.

Yet, we often hesitate in our confidence in the Lord and His promises. Still, Hebrews 11:1 defines it exactly that way:

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (NIV)

Faith is not a receive-it-all-at-once deal. Because the confidence in what we hope for and the assurance about what we do not see, grows and strengthens while we live out our Christian lives on this earth. 

Faith is not a receive-it-all-at-once deal. Because the confidence in what we hope for and the assurance about what we do not see, grows and strengthens while we live out our Christian lives on this earth.  Share on X

Here are 5 ways to foster a relentless F-A-I-T-H:

F – Find God faithful. 

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Affirmations: Who I Am in the Great I AM

Sometimes we forget who we are in Christ and in God Almighty, the Great I AM. The enemy of our souls hopes we believe all the wrong affirmations.

Those negative statements we often say and repeat to ourselves that damage our true identity. So we need to remind our hearts of powerful “I am” affirmations to regain our true identity. 

(1.) Affirmations: I am loved. 

If you’re anything like me, you grew up questioning if people really loved you. 

And—gulp—wondering if God loves you. 

Maybe these questions formed in various stages of our life. Or, the enemy still uses our uncertainty of love to haunt us in the present.

But the love of God is firm and certain. To believe and know the truth about His love, write out and pray these scriptures: 

• Love lays down His life for me. (John 15:13)
• Perfect love drives out my fear. (1 John 4:18)
• The Lord quiets me with His love, singing over me. (Zephaniah 3:17)
• God crowns me with steadfast love. (Psalm 103:4)
• God’s love stands firm forever. (Psalm 89:2)

Affirm: I am loved. 

Love lays down His life for me. (John 15:13) God crowns me with steadfast love. (Ps. 103:4) #Affirmation Share on X Read More…

The Most Extravagant Valentine’s Day in History

What if there’s a Valentine’s Day unlike any we’ve ever known? 

Perhaps your memory bank holds a special Valentine’s Day. One that’s near and dear to your heart.

Maybe a special someone entered your life, you received a marriage proposal from the love of your life, or your spouse went over the top to celebrate your love. 

Even a sweet childhood memory may still captivate us.

Or, your memories surrounding this love-holiday uncover feelings of emptiness or a lack of love. Memories from childhood to the present you’d rather forget. 

Because many of us have experienced both highs and lows regarding Valentine’s Day.

But the most lavish, epic, and monumental Valentine’s Day to ever take place in history, celebrates the best kind of love—extravagant love.

The most lavish, epic, and monumental Valentine’s Day to ever take place in history, celebrates the best kind of love—extravagant love. #love #Valentine #ValentineWeek Share on X

Extravagant Love Defined

First, let’s look at what love is and what love is not.

And the Bible contains some of the most powerful and beautiful words ever penned on love. 

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a (ESV)

What Love is Not

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If the World Needs Anything Now: It’s Jesus

If the world needs anything right now, it’s Jesus. 

The prince of this world deceives Christians and non-believers of our real needs.

But what and who the world needs right now is Jesus.

Even believers must rein ourselves in from everything the world offers.

So how much more do those who don’t know Christ fail to realize real needs.

Still, with all that’s currently going on in the world: evil, suffering, division, hatred, and troubled hearts, it’s no wonder we turn to things appearing to meet our deepest needs.

Let’s look at some of the enemy’s deceptions.

The World Needs More Money

The Bible is clear, not money itself, but the love of money is the problem.

1 Timothy 6:10, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” (NIV)

Yet, a few verses before notes, “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” 1 Timothy 6:6-7 (NIV)

The chapter encourages believers to flee the love of money and pursue righteousness. (verse 11)

We Want Power, Control, Notoriety

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