Weak Spots in Faith

I’ve found that the best way to identify weak spots in my faith is by examining sin in my life – sin being any action that is contrary to the way that God has intended.  By taking matters into my own hands, rejecting the guidelines that God has set forth, I pridefully denounce a complete trust in God.  Why is the way of the Lord such as difficult path? It comes down to a lack of trust.

As I continue in my walk with the Lord, I can trust him more and sin less only through a growing intimacy with Him. Removing sin from my life should not be an active purging with often selfish motives, but rather repenting of sin should be a natural result of a life that knows God deeply and trusts him entirely.   Such an intimacy is developed only with a humble heart that pursues Him through prayer and the study of His Word. I must be constantly reminded that he has already proven faithful. He has created me and redeemed me. I must simply trust.