Faith as small as a mustard seed...

Faith, a beautiful word, but many live their Christian lives without understanding the meaning around the word.
Faith doesn't just mean belief but more than that: trust, hope, love and obedience. We are all given a measure of faith to begin with - faith as small as a mustard seed - God says that is enough! A mustard on its own is of no use, many don't sow it! But remember, planted in fertile soil, mustard seeds grow into a plant. If the plant is deeply rooted in the soil, no wind can shake it. That is where everything starts! Likewise, our lives are to be firmly planted in the truth of God's word...that would help our mustard seed grow into a strong crop. We've got to trust God's word to be able to let it work in us and help us grow.
Faith also gives you a hope. If you say you 'hope' to do something, you are uncertain about whether it would really happen. But a hope that is brought forth by faith is filled with certainty...you know it'll happen and you long for it. The hope is actually a strong longing for the end result...us being with God in heaven, glorifying His name.
Faith begins with love. Only if you truly love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind will you sow your mustard seed - have faith! A faith planted by love for the Lord is a faith that will be able to persevere and grow.
Faith also brings forth obedience. Why do we obey God? Is it because we are afraid of where disobedience would take us (Hell!)? Or is it because we love Him and want to make Him happy? I pray that you choose the third option! Obedience is one of the hardest things to follow as a Christian living in a highly secular world, but nothing is impossible for God. Let Him guide you through, when you fall, run to Him with a sincere heart, He will plant you back in the soil and water you again.
Faith...a five letter word but with great meaning. Is our faith planted on fertile soil?