How to Make Your Faith Stronger in the Lord

_Title:_ Building Faith

_Scripture:_ Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) - "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."

_Devotional:_

Faith is the foundation of the Christian life. It's the confidence we have in God's promises, and the assurance we have that He is working everything out for our good. But faith isn't something that we either have or we don't - it's something that can be built and strengthened over time.

In Hebrews 11:1, we're told that faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This means that faith is not just about believing in God's existence, but about trusting in His goodness and sovereignty.

So how can we build our faith?

1. _Read and study God's Word_: The Bible is the foundation of our faith, and it's where we learn about God's promises and character. Take time to read and study God's Word, and ask Him to give you understanding and insight.

2. _Pray and ask for faith_: Prayer is a powerful way to build our faith. Take time to pray and ask God to increase your faith, and to give you the confidence and assurance you need to trust in Him.

3. _Trust in God's sovereignty_: One of the biggest challenges to our faith is when we don't understand what's happening in our lives. But we can trust that God is sovereign, and that He is working everything out for our good.

4. _Look to the examples of others_: Hebrews 11 is often called the "Hall of Faith" because it lists the examples of many people who demonstrated great faith in God. Take time to read about the examples of others, and ask God to give you the same kind of faith.

_Prayer:_

Dear Heavenly Father, I come to You today asking for help in building my faith. Help me to read and study Your Word, to pray and ask for faith, to trust in Your sovereignty, and to look to the examples of others. Give me the confidence and assurance I need to trust in You. Amen.

_Reflection Questions:_

1. What are some areas of your life where you're struggling to trust in God?

2. How can you use prayer and Bible study to build your faith in those areas?

3. What are some examples of people in the Bible who demonstrated great faith in God?

_Action Step:_

Take a few minutes to reflect on your faith and how you can build it. Ask God to give you the confidence and assurance you need to trust in Him. Write down some Bible verses that remind you of God's sovereignty and goodness, and post them in a place where you can see them often.