There is nothing in this life too large for God...No problem so complex, no energy so strong or force so overwhelming that it can't be controlled by Almighty God. If we don't truly believe our prayers will be effectual, then they won't be...It's just that simple, and yet that profound. Webster describes the word faith as "unquestioning belief that does not require proof or evidence, unquestioning belief in God, a religion or a system of religious beliefs, anything believed, complete trust, confidence or reliance." Hebrews 11:1 tells us that "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." A few verses later it tells us that without faith it is impossible to please God...
What does all this mean? To me it means I must live my life in complete dependence and faith in a mighty God who can do anything at all. No matter how large, or even no matter how small. I must move forward in confidence KNOWING that my very life is in His hands and He will care for me. I simply must BELIEVE, ask and then trust. The faith that we must have is a faith that has more to do with what kind of faith it is than with how much faith there is. A small amount of faith - as much as a mustard seed (a very small seed) - can accomplish great things, if that small amount of faith is placed in a great and mighty God.
Looking back over all of my yesterdays, I remember so many times how scripture has gotten me through the storms of life...Every difficult physical, mental, financial, and spiritual time I have experienced, He was always right there to see me through. Sometimes it took me longer than others to remember that fact and look for Him and ask for what I needed. But when I finally did, He was there. The enemy ALWAYS tries to blind us to God's truths. But with faith, we know we are never alone. In Christ, we have everything we need to be victorious in the battles of life....
Ask, and it shall be given to you...
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