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Faith That Holds Steady in Change

Finding strength in God when everything around you shifts



Seasons shift. Life transitions. Circumstances flip upside down before we feel ready. Yet one thing God calls us to cultivate is a faith that holds steady when everything else changes. For those walking deeper with Christ, faith is not a shallow wish or a spiritual crutch—it is the very posture of our lives in Christ, anchored in who God is and what He has spoken.


 Quote to Hold On To:

“Faith that holds steady in change is not rooted in what shifts, but in the God who never does.”

The Teaching of Jesus on Faith

Jesus consistently tied faith to trust in the Father, not in visible circumstances.

  • In Matthew 17:20 (NLT), He said: “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible. Faith is not about the size—it’s about the Source. A seed-sized faith rooted in a limitless God moves mountains.

  • In John 14:1, Jesus comforts His disciples: “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me. ”Here, faith becomes the antidote to fear. Even in the face of His coming death, He directs them to faith that steadies the soul.

Jesus shows us that faith anchors us when everything else is shaking.


The Teaching of Paul on Faith

Paul takes the baton and teaches us that faith is not a one-time decision but a lifelong walk.

  • In Romans 1:17 (ESV): “The righteous shall live by faith.” Faith isn’t only for salvation—it is the daily breath of the believer.

  • In 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV): “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Paul reminds us that mature believers lean not on circumstances or feelings but on God’s eternal promises.

  • In Galatians 2:20, he declares: “I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. ”Faith is intensely personal: trusting Christ in every detail of our life because He has already given everything for us.


Why Faith Is Essential

  1. Faith pleases God – “Without faith it is impossible to please Him.” (Hebrews 11:6).

  2. Faith steadies us in trials – It is our shield against the fiery darts of the enemy (Ephesians 6:16).

  3. Faith connects us to God’s promises – Through faith, we inherit what He has spoken (Hebrews 6:12).

Faith is not optional. It is the lifeline that carries us through change, hardship, and growth.


How to Increase Faith

Faith grows like a muscle; it must be exercised.

  • Hearing God’s Word: “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” (Romans 10:17). Make reading your word your first priority.

  • Praying in Trust: Prayer strengthens faith as you release burdens and watch God move.

  • Stepping in Obedience: Each act of obedience builds your faith. Peter only knew he could walk on water because he stepped out (Matthew 14:29).

  • Remembering Past Victories: Rehearse God’s past faithfulness. David fought Goliath because he remembered God’s faithfulness with the lion and the bear (1 Samuel 17:37).


Holding Faith in Seasons of Change

Change is guaranteed. Uncertainty is unavoidable. But our faith can remain unmoved because:

  • God’s character never changes – “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8).

  • God’s Word never fails – His promises are as certain in the storm as they are in the calm.

  • God’s Spirit never leaves us – The Holy Spirit is our Helper and Comforter (John 14:26).

When faith is anchored in these unshakable truths, we can walk through any transition, any season, any unexpected turn with confidence.


A Call to Steady Faith

God is not asking you to have a perfect, polished, flawless faith. He is asking you to hold steady in Him. To keep trusting when answers are delayed. To keep walking when the path bends. To keep standing when the winds of life press against you.

Faith that holds steady in change is not about what you can do but it’s about who holds you. And He will never let go.


Reflection Questions:

  1. In what area of your life right now is God calling you to trust Him more deeply?

  2. What “mountain” are you facing that needs mustard-seed faith?

  3. How can you make hearing God’s Word a daily rhythm to build your faith?

  4. Where has God been faithful in your past that you can rehearse today?

  5. What step of obedience can you take this week to stretch your faith?


Closing Encouragement

When the seasons of life shift, let your faith rest not in the stability of circumstances but in God who never changes and reigns above them all. The same Jesus who prayed for Peter that his faith would not fail (Luke 22:32) is praying for you today.


Scriptures to Meditate On This Week:

  • Matthew 17:20

  • Romans 1:17

  • Hebrews 11:6

  • Galatians 2:20

  • Hebrews 13:8


🔗 Want more encouragement? Visit our Scripture Writing Plan for October and walk with us through a month of faith-building scriptures.


Love and grace,


Yvonne Perry

Creator and Founder of The Bible Bloom

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