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Practicing Faith

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a. Starting each day with prayer or meditation.Starting each day with prayer or meditation is an excellent way to bring peace, harmony, and tranquility.For people who hold religious beliefs, faith is an essential part of their lives. Strengthening one’s faith, understanding, and reliance on God can ensure that one leads the life expected as a believer, building trust in God rather than any other power or deity. I plan to set aside 10 minutes each morning for these practices before starting a busy day.Both practices can help me become more,• self-aware,• reduce stress,• calm my thoughts,• emotions.Consistently practicing faith has helped me place unwavering confidence in the word of God, and it can prove advantageous in ways; using my time in the prayer room will show how I have practiced faith and achieved amazing testimonies. b. Using my time in the prayer room.From my lowest to highest points, I have relied on prayer and the promises of God’s word.I have realized from my experiences that the gift of worship can do beautiful things. Here is a quick story of how prayer has continuously played a vital role in my family and life. I married my spouse when I had nothing to my name; we have both gone through the most challenging times in our marriage; over time, persistence, hard work, and commitment to our dreams and visions paid off, while living in two separate countries, still married for over seven years, as we continued to pray and trust God for his divine touch. When it seemed impossible to buy a car, raise money for rent, or switch our child to a new school, we relied on the power of prayer, knowing it would yield results. Through worship, Our Immigration paper was approved in record time, even when the odds were almost impossible. When we conceived our daughter, we prayed daily for her so that she could become the woman God desired her to be and for the vision we saw for her future. We now realize that for every prayer point we gave during those nine months, God has answered them all. She is now five years old and loves God exceptionally, and we have consistently kept our promises and vowed to maintain our family’s legacy. Sometimes, when we let our guard down, we allow the enemy to crawl into the porous openings of our lives and slowly try to dwell within our thoughts. This then begins to eat through the foundations we have built over time. However, one weapon has kept this marriage steadfast and robust: “That weapon is the gift of prayer.” At a point in my life, I almost went into depression. I had lost the zeal and tenacity to fight through the challenges I faced, and I gradually faded away. But my continued reliance on and trust in prayer was my way out. When I faced job loss or repeated setbacks in the job-hunting process, activating my faith through prayer and fasting led to divine intervention and eventual triumph. This instilled an unwavering trust in a higher power and an undivided reliance upon it for future testimonies. This solemn moment one spends alone or in a group creates the avenue for the devil to continue to plot to attack one’s most precious soul and attempt to devour it completely. If we continue to pray, a shield, a defense, a boundary forms over us to prevent the darkness of this world from dwelling around us.Believers recognize that faith is essential to overcoming obstacles and remaining steadfast and grounded. Faith is a powerful weapon. These experiences show how my faith has evolved. c. Expressing your faith is integral to your identity.Embody the values and principles you hold dear, conduct yourself with the utmost integrity, and ensure that your actions align with your beliefs. This will enable you to lead a life of authenticity, even when not under scrutiny. I have always shared with my friends how my progress has been nothing but the grace of God Through prayer and steadfastness in the presence of God. Always committed to the word of God and remembering that I am nothing without Him, confessing my sins and always in reverence. My deep and enduring relationship with God solidifies my belief in His Son, who died for my sins and those of the world. This belief guides my integrity and trust in God.” and that he died for my sins and that of the world as a whole; this is how I conduct my integrity in my trust in God. No matter my shortcomings, I am quick to show others that I am nothing without God and that my entire existence is on him; so much as I want to be that superhero daddy, my daughter sees me as my reliance on God 365 days a year is unwavering. d. Acts of service through faith.Volunteering time and resources to support causes you are enthusiastic about or assist those in need can be incredibly fulfilling. Additionally, emphasizing active listening and empathy strongly reflects open-mindedness and commitment to treating others with compassion and respect. The consistent pursuit of knowledge and understanding in faith is essential to growth and development. As the biblical adage goes, remaining open to learning can deepen one’s knowledge of faith and its significance in life. On 03/23/2024, I attended a movie gathering at church, connecting with people I did not know personally—a new experience. When the movie hall was set up, I walked with the bishop, and my eyes caught the baptism pool. It had been neglected, and I offered to clean and wash the pool. I must have professionally cleaned the pool; I could tell from the silent nods between the choir members. I relay this story because I had no idea that the individual who usually washes this pool is well into his sixties. Oh, mine. How meaningful can I express acts of service in this context? It is beautiful to render service, mainly when that small

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Christian Spirituality, Your Faith Story

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How you first came to Faith. Born as a Christian and growing up as a child, I will later embrace even more firmly and understand the value of the Faith in Christ and the glory that comes with this Faith. Recall in time past the opportunity how grandparents ushered us into the presence of God through worship, praise, and bible reading and ended the morning with prayers. “We called that moment our Morning devotion.” It began the foundation of the Journey to Jesus and eventually accepted Christ as Lord and Savior. At 8, I accepted Christ and began learning and practicing the Values of the Kingdom of God. The pastor in our local church gave the pulpit to preach the gospel to the congregation at a children’s day function. That sermon was titled “Jesus Loves the Little Children” about 31 years ago. That day marked the beginning of all the essence I have loving Jesus, leading to why I am wholeheartedly ready to be seasoned in the one mission that saves—as a continued effort to grow, ministering in Junior High, Senior High, and the University I later attended, a combination of over 4000 people almost weekly. How Faith has deepened over time. Several factors have led to the Deepening of Faith. Understanding and reliance on God have deepened. Just as a tree’s roots delve deeper into the soil, faith roots reach the depths of the soul. The deepest beliefs in the power of prayer have elevated because the desire to grow in God and become closer to God has moved through prayer. Bible reading and fellowship with brethren kept the dependency on God. Like how relationships evolve, the faith journey has seen shifts. For example, they consider their relationship with their spouse. Over time, it matures, and we both learn more about each other. Likewise, understanding of God and His Word expands. Triumphs and tragedies shape, thereby molding Faith. Bonding does not occur if the team bond breaks, as Iron sharpens Iron; maintaining a journey with friends and family to continuously hold onto the pattern of fellowship, which will always be rooted in Faith and belief in God and his Principles, has given a continued reason to love and fear God and hold onto Faith. How would you describe your relationship with God? I reflected on the time I found the essence in Christ, practicing specific values. A relationship with God is an intense journey that will test the ability to measure oneself on several levels. The relationship with God is a comforting refuge, a haven where one can find solace amidst life’s storms. When the world’s weight feels heavy, one turns to Him, and His gentle voice whispers comfort and encouragement. His divine love envelops me, reminding me that I am not alone. In His presence, I find the strength to face challenges and the reassurance that everything will be all right. How your Faith has positively contributed to who you are today. Faith has a framework for understanding the meaning and purpose of life. It has offered answers to existential questions, guiding toward a sense of direction and fulfillment. Faith has instilled moral values and ethical principles that guide behavior and decision-making. It encourages compassion, kindness, and empathy, contributing to how character development improves over time. Spirituality is with resilience and the ability to bounce back from adversity. It has also encouraged acceptance, helping navigate life’s challenges gracefully and equanimity. Faith has allowed me a spiritual journey and has led me to discover core values, principles, and dreams. These integral elements fuel my growth and shape our identity. What aspects of it matter most to you? Faith has deepened over time, which matters most. I say this because a Deepening faith in God, understanding, and dependency on God will ensure that I continue to maintain my relationship with God and live the life expected of me as a believer.

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