Faith is a LivingThing

Today in Metaphysics Theology class we mentioned that faith was a living thing. I had never stopped to consider that before. In my mind, faith is never changing:  it is the same today, yesterday and tomorrow.  However as I think about, it’s not faith, but, God that remains the same.  The more I reflect,  the more I realize that Faith is always growing and evolving and is, in fact, an active, living thing.

 

In my own life-time I’ve notice how faith and beliefs have changed, not only in myself, but in my culture as well. I can remember a time, not to long ago, when it would have been sinful for a woman to step into a church wearing pants; a time when a divorced couple would be asked to leave the church, or at least, step down from all leadership responsibilities; a time when stores, by law, would be required to remain closed on Sundays; a time when people were forbidden to live together before marriage; and a time when women who had children out of wedlock were shamed into hiding their child or giving them up for adoption.

 

In my own personal life, I’ve seen my faith change. When I was a little girl, I would get down on my knees beside my bed and pray to a big god out there. (At the time, God and Santa Clause were, kind of on the same level). As I grew, my faith became more personal, and as I continue to grow and learn, my faith continues to change.

 

Religious reformer, Martin Luther’s faith had grown so much that he boldly proclaimed,

 

             “Faith is a living, daring confidence in God's grace, so sure and certain

              that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times.”  

       The Bible states that we just need faith the size of a mustard seed, because the write knew that faith this minute, when nurtured, can grow into a mighty faith capable of moving mountains

     Like everything in nature, our faith and beliefs are constantly growing and adapting to the world around us,  While these, changes and adaptation may, or may not,  be thought of as beneficial, it is clear that, good or bad, our  faith is an active, living thing.