Faith is not passive—it is active, dynamic, and powerful. It is the key that unlocks the door to God’s promises and allows us to receive His blessings. Exercising your faith means stepping beyond mere belief and taking deliberate steps to align your thoughts, words, and actions with God’s Word.

UNDERSTANDING FAITH
Faith begins with knowing God’s Word. Romans 10:17 reminds us that faith comes by hearing the Word of God. To exercise faith, you must saturate your mind with scripture, letting it guide your expectations and shape your actions. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Faith is trusting in God’s promises even when circumstances suggest otherwise.
Faith is expressed through our words. Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” Speaking God’s Word aloud over your life, your situation, and your future activates your faith. Confess blessings, health, provision, and guidance, even before you see them manifest. Words release faith and set God’s power into motion.

ACTING IN FAITH
Faith without works is dead. James 2:14-17 teaches: "What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone." Exercising faith requires action. If God has promised breakthrough in your finances, pursue opportunities diligently while trusting Him to provide. If you are believing for healing, take steps to care for your body, pray, and receive. Your actions demonstrate your trust in God’s Word and activate His power in your life.
Challenges will come, but faith requires perseverance. Ephesians 6:16 urges us to take up the “shield of faith” to extinguish all the fiery darts of the enemy. When you face doubt or delay, hold fast to God’s promises and refuse to be moved by temporary circumstances. Faith grows stronger the more it is exercised in the face of opposition.

RECEIVING THROUGH FAITH
Mark 11:24 says, “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Faith positions you to receive. By hearing the Word, speaking it, acting on it, and standing firm, you create an environment for God’s promises to manifest in your life.
Exercising your faith is a daily practice. It is a deliberate decision to trust God, speak His Word, act in alignment with His promises, and persevere until you see results. Start today by declaring His Word, taking steps of obedience, and trusting Him completely. The more you exercise your faith, the stronger it becomes, and the more you will see the miraculous power of God at work in your life.

The Healing Streams Live Healing Services (HSLHS) with Pastor Chris begins on Friday 24th – Sunday 26th of October by 2PM (GMT+1) daily, and it’s your set time for a miracle! Don’t just watch—exercise your faith to believe and receive. As the Word comes forth, open your heart, speak your expectations, and act in faith, for “faith without works is dead” (James 2:17).