Guest Post: Deepening Our Faith

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We welcome Christian author, Ivonne Morgan. Ivonne shares her wisdom on how Christians can deepen their faith in today's world. Her most recent book is, Gypsy for God, the story of a middle-aged woman looking to answer the call to serve, yet doubting she can actually do the work she is feeling driven to complete.



How can we deepen our faith in a secular world? First, we must make Christ front and center every day. Some believers try to box God into a Sunday-only God while living with one foot still in the material world. These kinds of Christians make me think about the old bumper stickers: “God is my co-pilot.” Some Christians still believe they can pilot their destiny without Jesus along for the ride. But is that the relationship God wants with His people? 

God created us for a relationship with Him. But, He also made us to serve His purpose in the world. The Great Commission Bible verse found in Matthew 28:19-20 sums up God’s purpose for us, to share our faith in Christ with others. To fulfill that purpose, we must be in the right relationship with God. So what can we do to live a life like Christ planned for us? Let’s look at some ways to deepen our faith in Jesus. 

Ways to Deepen Our Faith 

Talk Daily God 

Relationships involve communication, and the way to communicate with God is through prayer. We can deepen our relationship with Him through daily prayer. Start with the Lord’s Prayer if you don’t know what to say. Over time, prayer becomes more natural as we grow comfortable sharing our thoughts and feelings with Christ. Also, take time to be quiet and listen. 

Read the Bible Daily 

The words of the Bible are one way God speaks back to us. But if we are not reading it, how will we know what He is saying to us? We can find many apps and websites to help us accomplish this goal. Some offer a new verse each day, which can be a great way to deepen our faith in God. 

Surround Ourselves with Faithful People 

Attend church regularly. Sunday School classes or small Bible study groups can help us grow our faith and hold us accountable for that growth in Christ. We can learn much from those already living a deeper faith life. 

Memorize Some Bible Verses 

I find it helpful to memorize and recall Bible verses when stressed or feeling worried. My life verse, the one I go to in a time of trouble, is Romans 8:28. I recite it often during struggles, and I feel His comfort surround me and His peace settle over me. God wants to go deeper with us. He wants so much more from us that only to interact with Him on our terms. He wants a daily relationship with us. Christ is waiting; He stands at the door and knocks. All we have to do is open our hearts to Him to deepen our faith.

More about the author

As an author and blogger, Yvonne M. Morgan writes stories to help deepen a relationship with God. On a personal level, she was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She is a wife, mom, and grandmother, but most importantly, Yvonne is a child of God who is passionate about prayer and missions. Her passion is to share stories of trusting the Lord and watching Christ in action. As a faithful prayer warrior, she trusted God when he called her to help orphans after losing her son.

 

Find her online:

 

Author’s Page: https://yvonne-morgan.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YMMauthor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ymmauthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvonnemorganauthor

Blog: https://turningmountainsintomolehills.org

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17829417.Yvonne_M_Morgan




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