Faith Built Through Relationship

Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time.  

Reading: Hebrews 11:1-6; John 20:24-29

Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read.  
After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you highlighted in the passage and what is going on in your life.

Faith isn't blind trust—it's confidence built through relationship. Like Thomas, we sometimes need to see before we believe, but Jesus graciously meets us in our doubt. Each time God proves faithful in small things, our trust deepens for bigger challenges. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen—not wishful thinking, but firm confidence rooted in God's proven character. Think of faith as stepping stones across a river: the first step feels risky, but each stone you land on gives courage for the next. Jesus invites you to take one step today, promising to meet you there. What faithful step is He calling you toward? Trust His track record, not your feelings.               

Now, take 10 minutes to seek God in prayer…  

1. Begin your time in prayer by taking 1-3 minutes to sit in silence (You can take longer if you sense the Spirit already beginning to speak to you).  
2. Pray through the things you sensed God speaking to you through the Scriptures or pray the following prayer: Thank God for His faithfulness in your life and ask Him to strengthen your trust as you continue walking with Him.
   
3. Close by taking 5 minutes to sit in silence, asking God if there is anything else He wants to speak to you today.  

Faith Steps:

1. Write down three specific ways God has proven faithful to you in the past and revisit them when doubts arise.
2. Take one step of obedience today in an area where God is asking you to trust Him more deeply.