The first thing about exploring faith in God is to stop trying so hard. Many people try to comprehend God first, then believe. Or, they may try to “feel” God or try to get him to answer a prayer as a sign. The problem with these attempts is that they are based on the limitations of the human soul. It’s like trying to get a tan in Seattle. You know the sun is up there somewhere but the clouds block the ability to feel or receive the heat and light. But with regard to faith in God, you can remove the clouds of doubt and then understanding and knowledge of Him will start reaching your soul. Believing in Jesus Christ is a combination of intellectual faith and soul faith. And, to be honest, you won’t “get it” until you let the Holy Spirit have some access to your soul.
Here are the basic faith steps to try:
• Give doubt and skepticism a rest. (John 14:1-7)
• Choose to take a step of faith. (Jeremiah 29:11-13)
• You have to believe that God exists. (Hebrews 11:6)
• Accept the fact that God is interested in you. (Isaiah 57:15)
• Acknowledge that human nature without God is corruptible. (John 3:16-21)
• Ask God for wisdom and insight. (James 1:5 and Ephesians 1:17-18)
• Invite God to make Himself known in your soul. (Ephesians 1:13, Luke 11:9-13)
God will answer a genuine prayer. Please comment below if you have any questions.
Pastor Mike Henry
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You have a book of spiritual insights in you that needs to be shared with family, church,and friends. Blessings from our precious, redemmingliving ans coming again Lord!
ReplyDeleteYour grateful.loving and prayerfull Dad.
MBH
Sorry about the typos in the previous comment. Your Dad had composed the comment but was unable to get it posted so I recopied it. He had written a very powerful one before and likewise was unable to post it. Excellant work you are doing. Mom
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