How to Strengthen Your Faith in Hard Times
- Chad Fisher
- Aug 6
- 3 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
By Pastor Chad Fisher, sharing biblical insights to inspire and strengthen your faith and relationship with God.
Faith is easy when life is easy. But what about when the storm hits? When prayers seem unanswered, doors close, and you feel alone? That’s when real faith is forged. These biblical principles will show you how to strengthen your faith in hard times and hold fast to God, no matter what comes your way.
Feed on God’s Word
Romans 10:17 - "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." When your faith feels weak, the first place to turn is Scripture. The Word of God is your daily bread and spiritual fuel. Make it a habit to read, listen to, and meditate on the promises of God. Let faith rise as His truth anchors your soul.
Pray in the Spirit
Jude 1:20 - "But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit..." Prayer is not just talking to God—it’s being strengthened by His presence. Praying in the Spirit builds you up from the inside out and activates a deeper connection with God. When you don’t know what to pray, the Holy Spirit helps you.
Surround Yourself with Faith-Filled People
Faith is contagious. If you want to stay strong, you need voices in your life that speak life. Find a church, small group, or mentors who stir up your faith and point you back to the Word. Stay connected to people who pray with you, stand with you, and believe with you.
Speak What You Believe
2 Corinthians 4:13 - "Since we have the same spirit of faith... we also believe, and so we also speak." Don’t just think faith—speak it! Your words shape your reality. Declare God’s promises even when you don’t see them yet. Saying, “God is my provider” or “I trust You, Lord” activates your faith and silences doubt. For more about this, read: Faith Declarations: Why Speaking God's Word Changes Everything
Act on What You Believe
James 2:17 - "So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead." Faith isn’t passive. It requires movement. Take small steps of obedience even when it feels risky. Give, serve, show up, or forgive. Faith leads to action.
Example Stories: Job and David in Ziklag
Job lost everything, yet he declared, "Though he slay me, I will hope in him" (Job 13:15). David, after losing his home and family in Ziklag, "strengthened himself in the Lord his God" (1 Samuel 30:6). They didn’t deny their pain, but they chose to trust God in it.
Encouragement: God Strengthens the Weak
Isaiah 40:29 -"He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength." You are not alone. God meets you in your weakness and fills you with strength. Even when your faith feels small, He is faithful.
Want more verses that will stir your faith? Check out this list of over 70 Bible Verses about Faith to deepen your understanding and live a life grounded in God’s promises.
Further Study
Want to go deeper on this topic? Explore these related articles:
Faith Is Powerful — lessons from Hebrews put faith into motion.
Faith That Moves Mountains — gives context of trusting through trials.
Faith Pleases God — the stories of Hebrews illustrate faith that delights Him.
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