How does one feed their faith and keep it strong?
By Hope
@1hopefulman (45123)
Canada
September 5, 2017 2:24pm CST
Sometimes you hear someone say:
you got to have faith
or you have to have a strong faith
or you have to keep you faith alive?
So, how does one feed their faith and keep it strong as from what I see, we are going to go though some very difficult times in the days ahead?
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Addendum: (Sept. 7, 2017, 11:30 PM) From Bible study and discussions with people, here are five ways to strengthen our faith:
1. Pray to God and ask God to strengthen our faith.
2. Read the Bible daily, as the Bible is the product of God's spirit and faith is a fruitage of the spirit.
3. Talk about your faith as that is exercising faith and it will become stronger.
4. Examine closely all the characters found in the Bible that showed faith and follow their example.
5. Meet with others today that have faith and encourage one another.
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What exactly is faith?
Let me explain it by some illustrations. It is not blind credulity. Faith is like your bankbook. You don't see the money but you know you have it in the bank. Faith is like a will from a loved one that leaves you an inheritance. It is like a legal document that proves you will get something or that you own something.
Hebrews 11:1 Amplified Bible 11 Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses].
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
5 Sep 17
Nice thought! So, when trials come, we can strengthen our faith by overcoming them. James 1:2-3 (Easy-to-Read Version) 2 My brothers and sisters, you will have many kinds of trouble. But this gives you a reason to be very happy. 3 You know that when your faith is tested, you learn to be patient in suffering.
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@buenavida (9985)
• Sweden
5 Sep 17
We can learn how many persons in the Bible have stayed strong in faith, and we can follow friends in our days too and learn what trials they have gone through and how they continued to serve God faithfully.. We can find many encouraging experiences in the Wachtower and other literature that can help us.. 
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
5 Sep 17
Yes, Hebrews chapter 11 gives a list of people who had faith and what their faith moved them to do.
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@buenavida (9985)
• Sweden
5 Sep 17
@1hopefulman I love the story of Joseph, who was sold as a slave at a young age, by his brothers.. He kept his faith strong and in the end - when he met his brothers, after many years, he could forgive them. He got richly blessed by God and is a great example for us all..
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
6 Sep 17
@buenavida Yes, Joseph kept his faith and in the end was richly rewarded!
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
8 Sep 17
I couldn't agree more! I have found five ways that we can strengthen our faith. What do you think?
1. Pray to God and ask God to strengthen our faith.
2. Read the Bible daily, as the Bible is the product of God's spirit and faith is a fruitage of the spirit.
3. Talk about your faith as that is exercising faith and it will become stronger.
4. Examine closely all the characters found in the Bible that showed faith and follow their example.
5. Meet with others today that have faith and encourage one another.
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@velvet53 (22528)
• Palisade, Colorado
8 Sep 17
@1hopefulman Those are definitely good ones and they are all that we would need.
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@quantum2020 (12040)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
8 Sep 17
Praying is effective to keep maintain faith in the harshest times
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
8 Sep 17
Yes, no matter what happens, prayer is a comfort. While we are capable of much at other times we are as helpless as a baby. We don't have a chance if we don't look to someone greater that can preserve all that we are even if we die.
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@Bluedoll (16774)
• Canada
7 Sep 17
@1hopefulman I think of Jesus. He went through so much. Being in human form it stands to reason he must have felt what we feel? You remember God told him to sit down and relax. And soon enough his enemies would be at his feet. Everything works out as it should. Goodness perseveres and evil goes to its ending.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
7 Sep 17
I also think those are the most important ways! 
Also, I would add associating and speaking with others that have faith will strengthen our faith.
Also, I would add associating and speaking with others that have faith will strengthen our faith.1 person likes this
@just4him (305245)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Sep 17
@1hopefulman Yes, I agree. We all need the encouragement of others.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
11 Sep 17
You are echoing what many have said! We will need strong faith to face and deal with the days ahead.
We will need strong faith to face and deal with the days ahead.1 person likes this
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
13 Sep 17
Yes, prayer is the most important way as it shows that our faith is real, especially when we pray every day, whether good or bad. We can tell our Heavenly Father how the day went and even though He knows already, he likes to hear us express our thoughts and feelings.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
5 Jan 18
@db20747 I am here almost every day but some days more than others. I like to go out almost every day and face the harsh winter weather. However, I dress warm.
@db20747 (43424)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
5 Jan 18
@1hopefulman Thank you. Good to see U. Was looking for U. How are U? I'll be back at the computer tomorrow. On my Android. Watching my data limit. Next time when u are free we can exchange comments. There's so much to talk about!!
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
8 Sep 17
Faith is like a muscle, we can do much to strengthen it. In the Bible, God tells us what to do. But if we don't read it, we won't do what God asks us to do.
Here are five ways to strengthen our faith;
1. Pray to God and ask God to strengthen our faith.
2. Read the Bible daily, as the Bible is the product of God's spirit and faith is a fruitage of the spirit.
3. Talk about your faith as that is exercising faith and it will become stronger.
4. Examine closely all the characters found in the Bible that showed faith and follow their example.
5. Meet with others today that have faith and encourage one another.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
8 Sep 17
@YrNemo How I wish that everyone would do that as it would minimize or solve many a problem.
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@YrNemo (20261)
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8 Sep 17
@1hopefulman Cool, you are admirable for doing all that daily.
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@Mr_Anomaly (790)
• United States
10 Sep 17
It all depends on what faith means to you in the first place and why it is important. To some people, faith is virtually nonexistent, and all it means is to hold onto hope. I'm not a very religious man, but I do believe in hope of a better tomorrow. However, I don't believe in faith and hopes effectiveness in changing anything without action. Whether it's god speaking to you, or just your sense of hope, changes will not be made without you taking action to that message. This is what I believe, but perhaps you might have a different perspective on the matter.. however you perceive it, I am open to hearing it
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
10 Sep 17
@Mr_Anomaly Thank you! I look forward to sharing knowledge and experiences. I just went to do some exercises and will be going to bed soon. I try to go to bed the same day I wake up. Have a good night and we'll see you (here) tomorrow.
@Mr_Anomaly (790)
• United States
10 Sep 17
@1hopefulman There is no problem with that! I see nothing wrong in the prospect of religion as long as you are a kind person to all, and by the sounds of it, you are not the type to force religion on your peers which to me is a sign of good character! Hope you are having a good night!
-Mr. Anomaly
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