How do you grow your faith?

While there’s no miracle food that can help your faith grow three times its size overnight, the Bible tells us that God’s Word is nourishment for our souls. Scripture helps us grow in our knowledge and love of God. When we have a relationship with God through Jesus, our lives become like a well-watered garden. And, through the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, we can produce fruit that displays the way God has transformed our lives:

The Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control.

Galatians 5:22-23 (GNT)

You can use these nine Bible verses to meditate on the fruit of the Spirit revealed in Scripture. As you read, ask yourself these questions: Where do you see evidence of the Holy Spirit’s transformative work in your life? And where can you ask for God’s help to grow?

As you reflect on God’s Word and seek to grow in your faith, be encouraged. God is always ready to help you!

LOVE

My commandment is this: love one another, just as I love you.

John 15:12 GNT

JOY

You that are righteous, be glad and rejoice
because of what the LORD has done.
You that obey him, shout for joy!

Psalm 32:11 GNT

PEACE

You must turn away from evil and do good;
you must strive for peace with all your heart.

1 Peter 3:11 GNT

PATIENCE

Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace.

Proverbs 15:18 GNT

KINDNESS

Be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ.

Ephesians 4:32 GNT

GOODNESS

So then, as often as we have the chance, we should do good to everyone, and especially to those who belong to our family in the faith.

Galatians 6:10 GNT

FAITHFULNESS

“‘Well done, you good and faithful servant!’ said his master. ‘You have been faithful in managing small amounts, so I will put you in charge of large amounts. Come on in and share my happiness!’”

Matthew 25:23 GNT

HUMILITY

“The grace that God gives is even stronger. As the scripture says, ‘God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’”

James 4:6 GNT

SELF-CONTROL

It is better to be patient than powerful. It is better to win control over yourself than over whole cities.

Proverbs 16:32 GNT