Have you ever felt like your faith is just… small? Like you believe in God, but when life gets hard, you’re not sure how to stand strong? You’re not alone. Every one of us begins with little faith. The good news is—little faith doesn’t have to stay little.
I want to walk you through the three steps that will transform your faith journey from little faith to great faith. You’ll discover:
- How to root yourself in God’s truth so your faith has a firm foundation.
- How to take bold steps, even when fear whispers “you can’t.”
- How to develop lasting character that points others to Christ.
By the end, you’ll see how each step—Conviction, Courage, and Character—works like a staircase, carrying you upward into a stronger, fuller faith life.
Step 1: Conviction – Rooted in the Word
“Faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” — Romans 10:17
Conviction is your anchor. It’s knowing in your bones that God’s Word is true, reliable, and relevant for your life today. Think of it like the foundation of a house: if the foundation is weak, the whole structure wobbles when the storms come. But when the foundation is solid, the house stands firm no matter what hits it. God’s Word is that foundation.
- You know it’s true because it has stood the test of time—never cracking under pressure. Every prophecy fulfilled, every promise kept, every page pointing to Christ as the unshakable cornerstone.
- You know it’s reliable because it never shifts with culture or headlines; what God declared thousands of years ago still carries the same authority and wisdom today.
- And you know it’s relevant because, like a sturdy shelter, it meets you right where you live—bringing answers for your struggles, comfort in your pain, guidance for your decisions, and peace in your chaos.
Conviction doesn’t let God’s Word sit on a shelf as an old book—it comes alive by the Spirit, rooting you steady, keeping you unshaken, and building a faith that can withstand any storm.
Practical examples:
- Instead of starting your day with scrolling, open the Psalms (to read or listen to) and let God’s promises frame your mindset.
- When doubts creep in, write down a Scripture on a sticky note—like Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 41:10, Joshua 1:9, or 2 Corinthians 12:9—and place it on your computer or bathroom mirror.
- Join a Bible study where you don’t just consume but actually wrestle with applying God’s truth to your real challenges.
Like the tree in Psalm 1:1–3, conviction makes you steady, nourished, and fruitful. Without it, your faith dries up. With it, you thrive—even in dry seasons.
Step 2: Courage – Acting on Belief
“Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds.” — Hebrews 10:24–25
Conviction is where you know—but courage is where you go. Courage is putting feet to your faith. It’s risky. It’s uncomfortable. But it’s also where transformation happens. God doesn’t call us to sit on our hands and simply wait for His return. He calls us to step out, to do good deeds, to serve, to speak, to love in action. Every time you do, your faith stretches and grows. The doing itself is what transforms you—because it requires dependence on Him.
Think of it like exercising a muscle. A muscle doesn’t grow stronger just by knowing the mechanics of lifting weights—it grows by the strain of actually lifting. In the same way, your faith muscle doesn’t grow by hearing God’s Word alone, but by putting it into practice.
Or picture Peter stepping out of the boat in Matthew 14. The storm was raging, the wind was howling, but when Jesus called, Peter had to do something—he had to step. That step of courage transformed him, even when he faltered, because he experienced God’s power firsthand.
That’s the beauty of courage: it’s not about perfection, it’s about participation. God meets you in the doing.
Practical examples:
- Speaking up in a meeting to share your values when silence would be easier.
- Inviting a co-worker to coffee and gently asking about their faith journey.
- Saying “yes” to serving in a new role like mentoring a younger woman in your workplace or community who’s looking for guidance.
And here’s the key: courage grows best in community. That’s why Hebrews reminds us not to neglect gathering. A supportive circle of believers encourages you to keep walking when your knees are shaking.
Step 3: Character – Humility in Action
“The things which you have heard from me… entrust these to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.” — 2 Timothy 2:2
Character is where conviction and courage mature. It’s faith lived consistently, day after day, in a way that reflects Christ’s humility and love. And consistency doesn’t mean perfection—it means building a faith rhythm that is sustainable because it’s aligned with how God uniquely designed you.
Want to discover how God designed you to connect with Him? Take the Faith Shape Quiz to learn whether you’re heart-, soul-, mind-, or strength-led, and start building rhythms that truly fit your life.
When you create a rhythm that fits your natural God-given wiring, your practices become life-giving instead of burdensome.
If you connect best with God through your heart, your rhythm may include journaling prayers or worship music woven into your daily commute. If you’re more mind-led, your rhythm might look like structured Bible study or keeping a prayer log where you track God’s answers. A soul-led rhythm may include times of silence, reflection, or creative expression, while a strength-led rhythm might integrate faith into your work and service through hands-on action.
This is what makes character sustainable—you’re not forcing yourself into someone else’s mold, but walking in the design God created for you. Over time, this consistent rhythm shapes who you are. It weaves faith into your habits, your choices, your words, and your relationships, until it becomes less about “doing faith activities” and more about being a woman whose life reflects Christ naturally.
Practical examples:
- Owning your mistakes at work instead of covering them up by cultivating humility as a habit.
- Following through on promises, even when it costs you something. This mirrors Christ’s reliability.
- Choosing integrity in small, unseen moments by resisting temptations to cut corners
Character shows up when no one is watching—but it leaves a legacy others can see. It’s what shifts faith from being “about me” to being “for the sake of God’s Kingdom.”
The Transformation Pathway – Why It Matters
Here’s the beauty of the Conviction → Courage → Character staircase: it’s not just about you. It’s about who you’re becoming in Christ, and how your faith ripples out into every relationship, every decision, and every environment you step into.
- Conviction makes sure you’re standing on truth, not shifting opinions. Like a tree rooted by streams of water (Psalm 1:3), conviction anchors you when the winds of culture or personal doubt try to shake you. It gives you confidence that God’s Word is not only trustworthy but also alive and active for your life today.
- Courage propels you into obedience, breaking free from fear. Conviction alone can remain internal, but courage calls you to act—whether that’s speaking truth in love, stepping into a new calling, or serving when it stretches you. Just as Peter had to step out of the boat before he could walk on water, courage is where your faith moves from theory to practice.
- Character ensures your faith is sustainable and influential—impacting your family, community, and even generations to come. This is where rhythms rooted in God’s design of you take shape, weaving consistency into your life so that faith isn’t just what you do on Sundays, but who you are every day. Character is the long-term fruit of living out conviction and courage again and again.
This pathway matters because faith isn’t meant to stay static. Little faith can pray small prayers, but great faith trusts God for impossible things. Little faith survives the day, but great faith builds a legacy. Moving through these steps is how God matures us—so we’re not just scraping by, but thriving, flourishing, and multiplying our influence for His Kingdom.
And the best part? You don’t have to take the steps alone. God has given you His Spirit, His Word, and His people to walk with you. Together, they become the support you need to climb higher, one faithful step at a time.
Your Next Step Toward Great Faith
You’ve seen how the staircase works—Conviction, Courage, and Character—and how each step builds on the other. This isn’t just theory; it’s a pathway God has designed for your growth so that your faith is no longer little, fragile, or inconsistent.
Instead, it becomes a living, breathing rhythm that fuels your work, shapes your relationships, and sustains your purpose.
Here’s the truth: you don’t need more information. You need a plan that helps you live this out consistently in a way that fits you. That’s where the Personalized Faith Plan™ comes in. Together, we’ll design a rhythm that flows with how God uniquely wired you—so you can root yourself in conviction, step forward in courage, and live with Christlike character that lasts.
Book a Clarity Call with me today and let’s get started on building the faith rhythm that will carry you from little faith to great faith.
And I’d love to hear from you too: Which step—Conviction, Courage, or Character—do you feel God is calling you to focus on right now?
Be filled to overflowing,
DeneenTB
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