BELIEVE
I have said since the start of the year that my word for the year was going to be BELIEVE. That was what the devotional said too. I sat there reading and wondering how the author of this devotional had gotten inside my head. How did she know that even though I “believed” in the Lord that I sometimes didn’t believe?
You might have to read that last sentence over a time or two before it makes sense. Yes, I do believe that Jesus is the son of God. Yes, I do believe that He came to earth to save us from our sins. Yes, I do believe that He intervenes on our behalf. But, there are times when I simply forget to believe.
I pray for the healing power of the Lord on family and friends but honestly, I sometimes think that I am praying in vain. I have been guilty of starting those prayers with, “Thy will be done.” That way if my friend is not healed then it was not because the Lord didn’t answer my prayer, it was because it wasn’t His will.
Jeremiah 17:14 –
Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.
I pray for the economy in our area. It is a very depressed area and I see a lot of suffering in our community. I pray for the local government that they make smart decisions in bringing industries into our area. But then I find myself saying things that show that I don’t think the Lord “will” help us.
James 1:5 –
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
When I lay awake at night tossing and turning and worrying about how or why then I am basically telling the Lord that I don’t really “Believe.” I don’t “believe” that He can, I don’t “Believe” that He will, I don’t “believe!”
Jeremiah 33:3
“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.”
Knowing that I have a problem is the start to fixing the problem. If I want my word of the year to be BELIEVE then I actually need to start believing. When I pray for my friends and family I need to pray with the belief that the Lord is healing them. When I pray for our community then I need to have the belief that He is working toward a solution. And when I wake up in the middle of the night with an anxious thought on my mind then I need to thank the Lord for all He is doing and that He alone knows the reason for what is happening. My job is simply to believe and be thankful.
Mark 11:24
Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.
Have A Blessed Sunday!
Thank you for your blog, today, and everyday! God bless you and yours! ??
Thank you for taking the time to write this blog. Your Sunday blog is truly beautiful, and so spot on!! Blessings to you and your family.
Sometimes my non-believing is more about me. I doubt my ability to recognize Gods will in my life. He is always guiding me, I don’t always manage to see or follow the correct path. Prayers for believing in ourselves and in Him!
Thank you! This happens to me, but I never really put a “name” to the problem. Now I have something to work on.
Thank you for your Sunday morning posts. Great way to start the week. I usually read them after church but today I didn’t go. Sad day My mom passed 4 years ago today and it really hit me today. But just reading this made me feel better because it made me believe that the Lord will ease my sadness. I always knew it but today I simply forgot!
And congratulations on your new blessing. I have 4 beautiful granddaughters and they are such a joy to be with. My first is Molly (8) who is my “sidekick” She and I have that special bond that you have with Emersyn.
Again thanks for today’s post
Peace and Blessing
Debbie
Thank you! Once again your blog, your Sunday posts, touched my heart. I too struggle with the why, and don’t say Thank you enough to God, or don’t Believe enough that he has the answer or that he will take care of the situation. But he will and does, all in his time, not ours. Bless you for your blog, and Thank you for keeping us Inspired and remembering that if we just simply Believe, then all will be answered. Thanks you and may God Bless You and your family each and every day!!
Thank you for your Sunday morning blessings.
I struggle with those same thoughts. Thank you for being transparent in your struggles.
I’ve been reading “Believing Christ”. How we can believe what he taught. Believing in him is one thing, believing his teachings is another. We need to believe he is our Savior and also have the faith to believe and know what he taught is true. Thank you for your post today and congratulations on your new grandson ❤️
I BELIEVE this was meant for me! Thanks for reminding me that God is in control and still answers believer’s prayers!