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             Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” (John 6:29)

            And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (Hebrews 11:6)

 

            As I was falling asleep last night, one of the main thoughts I had was that I need to strengthen my faith. The first step is to choose something to have faith about. Some may respond, “Everything.” They’re right. Hebrews 11:6 makes that clear, but “everything” is too vague. Today’s main verse doesn’t say, “The work of God is this: to believe in God.” It’s true. but that’s not what it says.

            Part of my struggle with “everything” and “believing in God” is that they seem passive. Yes, you’re having faith, and it’s all good, but the faith has no force, power,…life to it. Ultimately, “everything” and “believe in God” are the goals, but how do you know if you’re doing it?

            It seems to me that God is blessing me greatly in doing what I’m doing. It might be because I’m doing what He wants me to do. It might be because while I’m not doing what He wants me to, I’m not doing things He doesn’t want me to do. It could also be my imagination. Is my faith in Him, in myself, or in my circumstances?

            I’m not suggesting that you should doubt your faith. Your faith is probably fine. But I don’t have much faith in my faith and don’t think I should. Having faith in my faith is not having faith in God. 

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