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1 | How do I increase my faith? | 2 Pet 1:3 | jesus1km | 197261 | ||
I know that my prayers will be answered only if it's God's will for my life. If I don't know whether or not it's God's will for my life, then should I still pray for it? | ||||||
2 | How do I increase my faith? | 2 Pet 1:3 | DocTrinsograce | 197262 | ||
Hi, jesus1km... Welcome to the forum! Of course, the first thing you've got to be concerned about is that you are saved. Without redemption, none of the rest matters. So you must always be searching your life to see that there is evidence of redemption. The fact that you've asked this question, though, is a good indicator -- for believers have a God given desire to please their Lord and King. God has decreed specific means of grace; i.e., channels or mechanisms by which He dispenses His grace to those who seek Him. As He is sovereign, He may choose to make use of other means, however, as His subjects, we may choose no other means. These means of grace include study of the Word (Psalm 119:9) through regular reading, memorizing, meditation, and submitting to expository preaching (1 Corinthians 1:18); prayer (James 4:8); fellowship with believers (Hebrews 10:24); worship (Revelation 15:4); praise (Psalm 99:3); communion (1 Corinthians 11:26-34; see also post #181621); etc. etc. Work on living a life in obedience to the clear commands of Scripture. A disciple of Christ (see post #153858), when he/she diligently pursues obedience in the black-and-white directions of Scripture, will find the provision of God in "gray" areas more than sufficient. "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us to His own glory and excellence, by which He has granted to us His precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." (2 Peter 1:3-8 ESV) Note, however, that there is a flip side to this: Only ineffectiveness and unfruitfulness can be expected of people who refuse to walk in the black-and-white commands. For example, a person who will not walk in the righteousness of truthfulness, cannot expect guidance from God in the details of his/her life. I hope this is of help. Those of us reading this will be praying for you! In Him, Doc |
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3 | How do I increase my faith? | 2 Pet 1:3 | jesus1km | 197266 | ||
Thank you very much "In Him Doc". I'm new to this forum, and I have many questions. I appreciate everyone's responses and prayers. I just hope that I don't aggravate anyone with all of my questions. | ||||||