Living in faith is a personal experience. Everyone experiences their faith differently. However, what most believers have in common is that their faith is a source of strength, especially in the times when they need it the most. For Christians, that strength comes from a belief in God’s omnipresence and Jesus’s love. This belief can make the burdens of life easier to bear. Here are a few ways that faith can be a source of strength.
Knowing Peace
Trusting in God during difficult times can provide a sense of peace that breaks through the chaos. When your mind is at peace, everything becomes easier to get through. People of all ages can benefit from having a sense that, even if things are tough, they’ll be better on the other side. Children especially struggle with this type of perspective, as their minds aren’t fully developed in terms of forward thinking. Faith can help them reframe the situations they’re in and find peace in knowing that they will get better.
Overcoming Circumstances
Life won’t always be easy, and the only constant in life is change. Even when it feels like nothing but blessings are coming your way, circumstances can change in an instant. For people with faith in a higher power, adapting during these times means finding strength in that faith. This strength often goes beyond yourself. When you have children, they also lean on you during times of unrest. This popular Bible verse often helps Christians when life becomes hard to bear:
“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” — Philippians 4:12-13
Power Through Grace
Grace is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give to yourself and others. The grace given to you by God can beget more grace. Through the power of grace, you can forgive others and quickly move on when situations are less than ideal. Giving your child grace when they fail a test or giving your colleague grace when they miss a deadline can go a long way. This doesn’t mean ignoring others’ mistakes, rather showing them compassion instead of reacting with anger.
We hope to help our students understand that faith can bring them strength, especially in difficult times. Students at North Tampa Christian Academy, a Tampa Christian school, thrive creatively, academically and spiritually in a project-based learning environment. Faculty and families work together to inspire leadership through Christian innovation. Contact us today to learn more.