Faith is the most powerful gift God has given us, as even our most precious asset – our salvation – depends on it. The Bible tells us that without faith, it is impossible to please God (see Hebrews 11:6). However, this amazing power needs to be exercised regularly to remain strong, active and effective.

Faith is like a muscle: if we never use it, it will still exist, but it won’t be able to carry weight or respond when we need it the most. In the same way, if we don’t use our faith daily – by trusting God, obeying His voice, rebuking evil, and so on – we risk having a faith that’s present in theory but powerless in practice.

Faith doesn’t wait for physical evidence. It believes in God’s promises before they come to pass. When you choose to believe what God says – even when everything around you says the opposite – you are actively exercising your faith.

The same principle applies when you put His Word to the test. For example, if you are dealing with a situation that contradicts a promise you read in the Bible, you have the right to pray and tell God, “My Lord, I don’t accept this situation because it goes against what You have promised in Your Word.”

In doing this, you’re not lacking fear of reverence; rather, you’re exercising your faith and showing God that you believe His Word is true and powerful, so you don’t accept anything different in your life.

We also exercise our faith by stepping out of our comfort zones and doing things that may feel uncomfortable to our flesh but that please God and reflect our obedience to His Word. This could mean forgiving someone who hurt you, becoming more involved with community outreach initiatives at church, or sharing your testimony with others.

The Fast of Daniel can also serve as a “spiritual workout” for your faith. As you abstain from entertainment and distractions, you will have more time to engage in the practices mentioned above and more. Additionally, by taking part in such purpose, you’re telling God: “I choose to prioritise You above anything else.” This is faith in action.

Every time you take a step by faith, you grow stronger spiritually. Every prayer you say, every moment you meditate on the Word and every temptation you resist contributes to building your spiritual strength.

You may not feel stronger overnight, just as you don’t build physical muscle after one workout session. But if you remain consistent, the results will come. You’ll see your confidence in God increase, your ability to discern His voice sharpen, and your reactions in difficult moments shift from fear to faith.

So, don’t let your faith sit still. The more you use it, the stronger it becomes; and the stronger it becomes, the more God can work in you and through you.