How to Deepen your Faith When Life Feels Difficult

Sometimes in life, we encounter challenges that lower our faith in God. These are the times we feel that God is away from us, and we feel abandoned. As the Bible says, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble" (Psalm 46:1). In this article, I'll share some tips on how to deepen your faith during difficult times.

Do you have a spiritual advisor? This is a person who can offer you wisdom, prayer, and a fresh perspective during your trials. As a Christian, you can talk to your pastor or priest to give you guidance, just as Paul wrote, "Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly" (Colossians 3:16). Or, if you have no spiritual person, seek guidance from your friends and family members. Your spiritual advisor will help you deepen your faith and also may advise you on what to do.

If you truly need to grow, ensure regular reading and study of Scripture. How often do you read the Bible? Reading the Bible helps you feed your faith and gain knowledge of God’s teachings. As the Psalmist wrote, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path" (Psalm 119:105). By reading the bible, the Holy spirit comes in your heart and can make a great impact in your life, including giving you more hope in a difficult life. Read as many times as you can.

Another thing you need to engage in regularly and consistently is prayer. I used to attend Sunday school when I was young, where we were taught how to pray. Prayer is communication with God. Don’t fear submitting all your challenges to your God, as Jesus said, "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you" (Matthew 7:7-8). Seek forgiveness, and God shall listen and answer.

Prayers brings you near to God. Infact after praying, your body is filled with the holy spirit who is ready to help you overcome any obstacle in your life. Don't be there saying God doesn't answer prayers. Pray and pray as many times as possible. The holy spirit will come and miraculously, will help your faith be refilled and give you a new hope in life.

The last thing I can advise you is to engage in fellowship and start sharing your faith with other christians. By attending church, for example, you connect with other believers. This can help you get encouragement, support, and a shared experience of faith, just as Hebrews 10:24-25 encourages, "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds... encouraging one another." This may help in increasing your faith since in the process of sharing, you might realize that your friends are suffering than you. This gives you a hope to move on and keep on pressing.

In conclusion, to deepen our faith when challenges arise, we need to read Bible verses, be consistent in prayer, and ensure active fellowship with other believers. Other additional thing to do is to listen to gospel music or watch inspiration videos. Watching sermons also can help a broken heart to heal. These also helps you to deepen your faith in Christ especially when life is feeling difficult. I believe in God's miracles! I pray for your family, your life, and may the Lord bless you. Amen.