8 Solutions When You Believe You Have Weak Faith

All Christians want to believe they have “strong faith,” but what if they think they don’t? What if they are convinced that they have weak faith? 

Times come in anyone’s life when they don’t see answers to their prayers. Maybe a friend betrayed them. Maybe healing hasn’t arrived yet. None of that moves God, and it shouldn’t move you from your stand of faith. 

Jesus was impressed with the faith of the Roman centurion. His servant was sick, and as Jesus was coming to heal him, the centurion said, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed” (Matthew 8:8). 

That’s strong faith. 

Standing on God’s promises also means not listening to the lies of the enemy. He doesn’t want you to use your faith. Instead, like the Roman centurion, when you are faced with difficult circumstances, choose to speak the Word of God! 

Here are 8 solutions to change your thinking when you believe you have weak faith.

1.    Start a gratitude journal. 

Start a gratitude journal. Each day, write down three things for which you are thankful. Don’t wait for a big move of God. Nothing God does is too small. “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7). The Lord enjoys your thankfulness. Write about it and use that for inspiration when life tries to beat you up. 

2.    Stir up your love for others. 

Stirring yourself up to love others can be an effective way to overcome any feelings of weak faith, rather than simply acting on your emotions. Where can you demonstrate love for others? At your job? At home? At the grocery store? “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples” (John 13:34-35). 

Seek opportunities to bless others through your words and actions. Take a stand on faith to demonstrate to the world you are Jesus’ disciple because of the love you have—and show—for others around you. 

3.    Guide your day with your words.

Brother Copeland teaches that words are primarily carriers. “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer” (Psalm 19:14).
They carry the power to guide your day to blessing or cursing; so, it’s essential to watch what you say in times of strong faith or a sense of weak faith. Say, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I am more than a conqueror, and the blessings of God are mine!” (See Philippians 4:13; Romans 8:37.)

To strengthen your weak faith, read 4 Ways to Grow in Your Faith.

4.    Suit up!

“Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere” (Ephesians 6:14-18).

Suit up! Put on your spiritual armor. Start with the belt of truth that keeps every other piece of armor in place. Next, put on your breastplate of righteousness. Put on your shoes and remember to walk in forgiveness and peace with everyone (Romans 12:18). Put on your helmet to protect your thoughts from the enemy; grab your sword (the Word of God) and your shield of faith. Finally, pray! Suiting up in your armor will help you stand firm in your faith.

5.    Help someone else.  

By helping someone else, you shift your attention from yourself to someone who needs it. Can you open the door, carry the groceries, or give a smile as you are out and about? Notice how many people you see who need encouragement. Speak blessings over them. Tell the drive-through workers, “God loves you!” 

“Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you” (James 1:27). The more you invest in others, the less you focus on yourself. You may be surprised how much better you feel about yourself and how your faith is strengthened. 

6.    Praise!

Praise glorifies God, and it’s something you can do, even when you aren’t feeling too certain about your faith. Sing a song of praise, read Psalm 100, shout “Praise the Lord! For he is good and his mercy endures forever” (Jeremiah 33:11, TLB). 

If you don’t know how to praise, find some psalms to read as a praise from your heart. “Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; and to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God” (Psalm 50:23, NKJV). Praise will remove weakness and strengthen your faith in God.

7.    Phone a friend!

When you are concerned you have weak faith and need to be strengthened in the Lord, call a friend you can trust who will speak God’s Word to you. “So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing” (1 Thessalonians 5:11).

Don’t wallow in weakness, doubt and unbelief. Remind each other of something the Lord did for you. Soon your weakness will fade, your faith will grow stronger, and you will both be encouraged and ready to encourage others.

Watch Kenneth Copeland teach Jesus, the Developer of Your Faith. 

8.     Repent, pray and let the Lord encourage you. 

If your faith doesn’t seem as strong as you want, check yourself and repent. Take a moment to assess if you are spending too much time on worldly things. If necessary, turn from the way you are using your time, and “seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need” (Matthew 6:33). 

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9, NKJV). Nothing strengthens your faith like time in God’s presence. If you feel you have disappointed God with your thoughts, words or actions; and have separated yourself from sweet fellowship with Him, receive His forgiveness. God loves you!

Let God work with you as you apply these solutions to your prayer life and walk with God. The weakness of faith you sometimes feel is a weapon the devil uses to keep you from enjoying your life with God. Don’t believe the lie that says because you have weak faith, God has turned His attention away from you, or He is finished with you. Choose to speak the Word only and see God work mightily in your life!

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