Daily Faith.

3 “Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seed. 4 As he scattered it across his field, some of the seed fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate it. 5 Other seed fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seed sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow. 6 But the plant soon wilted under the hot sun, and since it didn’t have deep roots, it died. 7 Other seed fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants so they produced no grain. 8 Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they sprouted, grew, and produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted!”

Mark 4:3-8 [NLT]

3 Things That Prevent Our Faith From Growing.

1. Pain.

4 “As he scattered it across his field, some of the seed fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate it.”

Mark 4:4 [NLT]

2 We have heard the Good News even as they did, but it did them no good because it was not mixed with faith.

Hebrews 4:2 [NLV]

26 And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.

Ezekiel 36:26 [NLT]

2. Depth.

5 “Other seed fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seed sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow. 6 But the plant soon wilted under the hot sun, and since it didn’t have deep roots, it died.”

Mark 4:5-6 [NLT]

35 Do not throw away your trust, for your reward will be great. 36 You must be willing to wait without giving up. After you have done what God wants you to do, God will give you what He promised you. 

Hebrews 10:35-36 [NLV]

A tree’s greatest strength is found in the roots, not the branches.

27 And it was because he trusted God that he left the land of Egypt and wasn’t afraid of the king’s anger. Moses kept right on going; it seemed as though he could see God right there with him.

Hebrews 11:27 [TLB]

3. Distractions.

7 Other seed fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants so they produced no grain.

Mark 4:7 [NLT]

2 Let us keep looking to Jesus. Our faith comes from Him and He is the One Who makes it perfect.

Hebrews 12:2 [NLV]

28 Peter said to Jesus, “If it is You, Lord, tell me to come to You on the water.” 29 Jesus said, “Come!” Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong wind, he was afraid. He began to go down in the water. He cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 At once Jesus put out His hand and took hold of him. Jesus said to Peter, “You have so little faith! Why did you doubt?”

Mathew 14:28-31 [NLV]