I believe. Help me in my unbelief! Desperate man’s response to Jesus.
One of my favorite interactions in the story of Jesus. It is so honest and open.
She asked me such a simple question. What is faith? Followed by, how do I get it?
I’ve thought about this. I did some additional research. I could probably write a book.
The deeper I thought, the more I discovered that this question leads into the reading I’ve done over the past year into how people get sucked into the vortex of conspiracy theories.The latest book now on my desk is titled Wrong. More on that after I’ve finished it.
There seems to be an element of awareness. Maybe not complete knowledge, but an awareness of things just not right within my soul.
Then comes trust. Usually from a community—whether physical or online. I trust these people to guide me toward faith in something.
Community plus trust leads to action. I begin to act out my faith.
Much of this thinking has come while sitting at a coffee shop alongside the casino of the Fontainbleau Resort (hotel) in Las Vegas while attending a technology conference. The casinos are so quiet these days—not like even a few years ago when the noise was deafening. I doubt that my thinking was influenced by the spirit of greed surrounding me 😉
Try thinking on these things:
- Awareness—we need to cultivate awareness of our thoughts and feelings, as well as, potential manipulation by others.
- Contemplation—pause, breathe, relax, focus on God or the Spirit. Faith or not, we will be infused.
- Research and test—what sort of people are in that faith community? Would you really like to be like them?
- Think—Let your rational mind weigh the evidence. I find a slow walk in nature helpful.
- Intention—consider whether searching for this faith is intentional or whether it is a reaction to someone’s comment.
- Choose community wisely—above all, choose community wisely. Practice discernment.
More could be written, but I don’t want to write a book. I wish for us to think.
Faith Venture 
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