Whether to believe in God or to be an atheist is a personal matter for every person. They come to sincere faith with their own mind, based on their own life experience. She should not be blind, reckless, and even more so fanatical. A true believer is alien to fanaticism, but at the same time he is firm in his convictions, strictly observes religious canons. In life, doubts, trials, even disappointments await him at every step. How can he be sure of his faith? For example, how can an Orthodox Christian be firm in his religious convictions?
Instructions
Step 1
You certainly need to read the Bible more often. This holy book for a Christian should become a "guiding star" for you. It should be read slowly, carefully, asking God to give strength and patience to comprehend its meaning. The commandments of Christ should become not only the essence, but also the meaning of the life of a truly believing person, and their fulfillment should be a conscious and free deed that brings sincere joy and spiritual peace.
Step 2
You need to pray every day. After all, prayer is a mental communication with God. Turning to him, a person, as it were, renounces the shortcomings and vanity of the world. During sincere prayer, a Christian, as it were, stands before the face of God and can communicate with him, asking him to confirm him in faith and be worthy of the Kingdom of God.
Step 3
In the Christian religion (unlike Islam, for example) there are no clear instructions on how many times a day to pray. Here everyone decides for himself, proceeding from the degree of his religiosity and from the state of health. Of course, even in such a sacred deed, extremes bordering on the same fanaticism are harmful. Remember the malicious, but fair saying: "Make a fool pray to God - he will break his forehead!"
Step 4
Attend church regularly. One often hears such arguments: "True faith lives in the heart of a person, and the church is just a building!" Nevertheless, it is necessary to go to the temple of God. There are at least three reasons for this. First, the church is a consecrated place specially designed for fellowship with God. It is in her that he is best worshiped. Second, in the church, the Christian meets with brothers and sisters in the faith. Thirdly, it is always useful to listen to the preaching of the Word of God, this will once again strengthen the faith.
Step 5
Be a conductor of faith. This means that a Christian, both at work and in everyday life, must set an example of keeping the commandments, treat his neighbor with love and patience. If you succeed, of course, without any coercion, threats, - to "bring to Christ" any of the atheists, or people professing a different religion, then this will be another proof of the firmness of your faith.
