Faith is easy when life is comfortable.
When prayers are answered quickly.
When routines feel stable.
When things are going our way.
In those seasons, trusting God doesn’t feel costly—it feels natural.
But faith isn’t really proven in comfort.
Comfort Doesn’t Require Much Faith
When life is calm, it’s easy to say we trust God. It’s easy to read Scripture, attend church, and speak words of gratitude.
And there’s nothing wrong with that.
But comfort doesn’t ask much of us.
It doesn’t challenge our obedience.
It doesn’t test our convictions.
It doesn’t force us to decide who—or what—we really trust.
Comfort can actually hide how shallow or deep our faith truly is.
Faith Shows Up When Things Get Uncomfortable
Faith is revealed when prayers feel unanswered.
When waiting stretches longer than expected.
When obedience costs relationships, pride, or control.
That’s where faith stops being theoretical and becomes personal.
I’ve learned that God often does His deepest work in uncomfortable places—not to punish us, but to grow us. To refine us. To anchor us in something stronger than circumstances.
Uncomfortable seasons strip away distractions and force us to ask honest questions:
- Do I trust God, or do I just trust outcomes?
- Am I following Him for who He is, or for what He gives?
- Is my faith rooted, or conditional?
Growth Happens in the Tension
I don’t believe God is in a hurry to remove every difficulty from our lives.
Sometimes the tension is the point.
Tension teaches patience.
Discomfort builds endurance.
Waiting strengthens dependence.
Faith that’s never tested often remains unformed.
And while I don’t seek hardship, I’ve learned not to waste it.
God can use uncomfortable seasons to deepen faith, clarify priorities, and realign hearts.
Grateful—but Not Wasting It
I’m grateful for the freedom I have to live out my faith openly.
I’m grateful for peace, stability, and support.
I don’t take that lightly.
But gratitude also comes with responsibility.
If my faith costs me little, then my obedience should still mean something.
If my life is comfortable, my faith should still be intentional.
If my days are peaceful, my trust should still be active.
Comfort shouldn’t make faith lazy.
Faith That Endures
Faith isn’t about how strong we feel—it’s about who we trust when we don’t feel strong at all.
I’m learning to trust God not just when life is smooth, but when it’s uncomfortable, uncertain, and stretching me in ways I didn’t expect.
Because that’s where faith grows roots.
And faith with roots doesn’t collapse when the weather changes.
— Josh Bridges
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