What sustains your faith in tough times?
Ever felt as though something was testing your faith? It is similar to being amid a storm, with chaos and swirling all around you. However, during those times, what keeps you grounded? Let us talk about what keeps our faith strong in difficult circumstances.
Sources of sustenance
Personal experiences are a big one. Consider the instances in which you overcame a challenging situation and persevered. We all have personal accounts of such experiences when we truly and palpably sensed God's presence.
There is also an encouraging community. When you are having difficulties, it helps to have people in your life who hold similar values. It can be a true lifeline to have people to lean on and pray with during difficult times, whether they are your church family or a close group of friends.
And let us not forget about the little things – the practices and rituals that keep us connected to our faith. It could be praying, reading the Bible, or just taking a moment to be still and listen; these are the things that remind us of what we believe, even when everything else feels uncertain.
Read more: What do Bible verses teach us about finding hope?
The power of hope
Hope sustains us when everything seems hopeless, and there is no way out. It leads the way even when we cannot see it, much like a light in the dark.
Hope is a significant theme in the Bible. God's promises and tales of restoration and redemption remind us that we are not alone, and that hope endures, even in the most trying circumstances.
So, how do we maintain hope when times are difficult? It begins with focusing on the positive, even in seemingly bad circumstances. It entails clinging to God's promises even when they appear too good to be true. It also entails surrounding ourselves with positive, uplifting people who constantly reassure us of our worth and love.
Thus, let us cling to the things that keep us going through life's ups and downs, knowing that there is always hope and that we are never alone, even in the darkest circumstances.
