30 - Faith

Today's challenge;

Reduce your intake of negativity by limiting time spent on social media and news.

What is it?

Faith is confident trust in something or someone, especially when there's no physical proof. In a spiritual context, particularly within Christianity, faith is defined as: It’s not just belief - it’s active trust. Faith means relying on God’s promises, even when circumstances seem uncertain.

Faith can also be in oneself.

Why is it important?

Faith plays a central role in both spiritual and everyday life:

• Foundation of Salvation: In Christianity, salvation comes through faith, not through deeds alone.

  
  

• Source of Strength: Faith helps people endure trials and challenges. It fosters resilience and hope when life gets tough.

  
  

• Activator of Purpose: Faith aligns you with a higher purpose and empowers you to act boldly, even when the path isn’t clear.

  
  

• Bridge to the Divine: Faith connects you to The Creator's promises and enables spiritual growth and transformation.

Here are some tips to build faith.

•  Building faith is a journey, not a one-time event. Here are some practical ways to strengthen it:

  
  

  • Daily Prayer: Talking to God regularly builds intimacy and trust.

    
    

  • Obtain Knowledge: Explore your faith through reading more about your beliefs in books and/or religious scripture.

    
    

  • Act on Belief: Faith grows when you take steps based on trust—like forgiving someone, giving generously, or stepping into a new challenge.

    
    

  • Join a Community: Being around others (such as a church) who share your beliefs can encourage and support your growth.

    
    

  • Reflect on Past Experiences: Remembering times when faith carried you through helps reinforce your trust.

Deep Dive

Faith is a very personal thing so to recommend any particular book based on it would be biased and unfair. I am a Christian and that is the lens through which I see the world but I am accepting of other religions and others having differing viewpoints on faith. I encourage you to explore your faith through church, talking to others, reading and your own personal journey to find meaning and purpose in your life.

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see

the whole staircase." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Checkpoint: Something to consider today...

What do you believe in?