The Necessity Of Prayer by Edward M. Bounds on the subject of prayer and faith. Genuine, authentic faith must be definite and free of doubt. As the faith is specific, so the answer likewise will be definite. Our eyes should be taken off self, removed from our own weakness and allowed to rest implicitly upon God's strength. Paul's tribute to the Thessalonians was, that their faith grew exceedingly.
Faith is increased by exercise, by being put into use.
It is nourished by sore trials. Faith grows by reading and meditating upon the Word of God. Most, and best of all, faith thrives in an atmosphere of prayer. Prayer is absolutely dependent upon faith. It has no existence apart from it, and accomplishes nothing unless it is its inseparable companion.