Growing closer to Christ - Part 2: What is TRUE faith?

Do you have something in your house that you had good intentions to use, but you just never got around to using it? A treadmill? One of those exercise mirrors? Maybe it’s an air fryer, instant pot, or stand mixers? Does that thing do you any good just sitting there? Absolutely not, right?! We can’t just stare at a treadmill hoping to get into shape. That instant pot is not going to just cook food magically on its own. Trust me, I’ve tried! All of these things require action on our ends. Our faith operates in the exact same way. But what is faith? How do I know I have “faith”?  How do I get that confident belief in God?? I want that!There isn’t a secret sauce devotional or worship music you are required to listen to to grow your faith and grow closer to Christ. It’s simple! Keep your eyes on Jesus! Study how he did it! Study how he has that confident belief, that confident faith! When you face opposition, a trial, a temptation, a negative thought, anger, anxiety, consider Jesus! Go over His story yet again! You can’t do it too many times, I promise! Learn how he endured hardship, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Faith is confident belief in our God. Confident belief in His promises for us.  There are no special hoops you have to jump through to receive grace through faith. There are not any elaborate rituals or ceremonies required to receive grace through faith. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord. Believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. You will be saved. That is faith. And you will grow that confident faith as you continue to learn about Jesus. Study the word. Open your Bible and just read. Next week, we will cover how faith transforms your actions and thoughts. (That is for everyone who likes to throw out the “faith without works is dead” verse. I got yall. You think I am going to leave that out? Of course not. But that deserves it’s own episode. )I first want to help you establish that confident belief in Jesus Christ. That’s the first step to Salvation and Heaven. One step at a time. ------------------------------------------------Have you been wanting to grow that more intimate relationship with God or spend more time in the word but just don’t know where to start? I can help! Click the link in my Instagram bio or just send me a DM saying "coaching" to schedule a free 10 minute consult call and let’s see if my clarity coaching sessions are what you need for guidance!IG:  @val_reynoldsFB: Valarie ReynoldsMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comSupport the showWork with me // www.valreynolds.comConnect with me // @val_reynoldsCollab with me // [email protected]