We are Warriors and Workers of the Light

Faith is a tricky thing. It’s almost universally recognized as being a positive aspect of one’s life and an essential part of being a good person, but it isn’t always easy to put into practice in your everyday life. We all have moments where we feel like our faith is lacking or that we aren’t strong enough in our beliefs to face challenges; this is especially true when you also recognize how much pain and suffering there is in the world. But thankfully, even though it can be challenging to maintain your faith at times, there are many different ways you can continually strengthen it and make sure that staying optimistic about the world becomes second nature rather than an uphill battle.

Think more about your values.
Faith is, at its core, about having a firm belief in something much bigger than yourself — whether that is a higher power, a set of ideals, or a certain way you want the world to be. There are tons of ways to build a strong faith, and one way is to think more about your values and what you holds closest to your heart. When you have something to fall back on that is bigger than any one situation, it can help you maintain a much more optimistic outlook even when things are bad. It isn’t about avoiding conflict or ignoring problems — it’s about finding a positive way to view even the worst situations.

Find ways to help others.
Another way to build your faith is to find ways to help other people. Whether it is volunteering at a local food bank, visiting someone who is sick, or mentoring a child, focusing on helping others has two key benefits. For one, it is a great way to remind yourself that there is more to life than just your own problems and challenges. And two, helping others with no expectation of anything in return is a great way to build your faith because it shows that you truly do believe in the importance of your values. Both of these things will help you to grow strong in your faith. They also work together, since focusing on helping others can actually help you to forget about your own problems and challenges for a little while and find your own peace of mind.

Meditate on spiritual teachings.
As you build your faith, you may find that you want to explore various spiritual traditions and the different types of ideals and teachings that are out there. This is a perfect next step: If you start meditating on various spiritual teachings and what they mean to you, you can build your faith even more strongly. If you have trouble finding time to meditate in your day-to-day life, you can also look for guided meditations that are available online or on apps like Calm. These are a great way to find some calm in your day, and they can also be a helpful way to focus your thoughts on spiritual teachings. Doing this can help you to really sit down and make sense of the things that you believe in and want to focus on.

Be proud of who you are and what you’ve done.
One of the most common ways people lose their faith is by comparing themselves to others — either people they know or famous people you may read about in the news or in magazines. Comparing yourself to other people is a great way to make yourself feel inadequate and lose hope in your own abilities and potential. It also makes it much harder to stay positive and optimistic about the world. So instead of comparing yourself to others, try focusing on what you have done and what you can be proud of. This is a great way to build your faith because it helps you to feel good about yourself and your accomplishments. And when you are proud of who you are and what you’ve done, it is easier to stay hopeful and optimistic about the future.

Bottom line
When you feel down and like your faith is lacking, the best thing you can do is turn to it and remind yourself why you have it to begin with. In moments of struggle, it can be hard to remember what you have to draw strength from — but once you do, you can find that it is much easier to turn things around. There is no one path to a strong faith. If you have ever struggled with feeling like your faith isn’t strong enough, you are not alone. But you can definitely do something about it. The first step is to recognize where your faith is lacking and then take steps to bolster it. With these strategies, you can strengthen your faith and feel more optimistic about the world around you.