A Final Word on Living a Life of Unshakable Faith
The Divine Operating System. Component #3: Faith
“In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” —James 2:17 (NIV)
Note: In this series of newsletters, we’re going to explore five key aspects of building a life of unshakable faith using the acronym F.A.I.T.H. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to trust God like never before!
As we come to the end of this study into living a life of unshakable faith, my prayer is that you’ll walk away inspired, challenged, and equipped to trust God like never before.
Remember, faith isn’t just a feeling or a one-time decision. It’s a daily choice to surrender your life to Jesus, to build your foundation on His truth, to put your faith into action through bold obedience, to let Him stretch and increase your faith, to trust Him with every fiber of your being, and to let your faith produce a hope that can light up the darkness.
It won’t always be easy. There will be times when your faith feels weak, when doubts creep in, and when the world around you feels shaky and uncertain. But in those moments, run to Jesus. Cling to His promises. Lean into His love. And believe that He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it.
As you walk this journey of faith, know that you’re not alone. You’re surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses who have gone before you, heroes of the faith who trusted God in extraordinary ways and who cheer you on from heaven’s grandstands. You’re part of a global family of believers who are running this race alongside you, encouraging you, praying for you, and spurring you on to keep going.
And most importantly, you have a Savior who loves you with an everlasting love, who is faithful and true, and who will never leave you or forsake you. He is the author and perfecter of your faith, the one who will sustain you, strengthen you, and lead you every step of the way.
So fix your eyes on Jesus. Let His truth be your anchor, His love be your motivation, and His glory be your ultimate aim. And watch in wonder as He uses your life to do immeasurably more than you could ever ask or imagine, for His praise and for the good of the world He came to save.
[[Note: Excerpted from The Divine Operating System: 16 Vital Components for Optimizing Your Daily Christian Life, a brand new book by Iann Schonken, released in June 2024.]]
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