Anything Can Happen~

TGIF greetings ~

A quick overview of the last five DEVOs shows that we need to tame our tongue to receive blessings, the keys to breaking free from any jail we find ourselves in is prayer, God is always nearby listening for us, He has plans to give us peace and hope, and we can make an exchange whereby God takes our sorrows and gives us joy.

And the one unifying element for these DEVOs and all the rest ever written is that we need faith.  Faith that with God everything is possible, faith that prayer is powerful, faith that God answers prayer, faith that God’s plan for our life is good, and faith that God gladly accepts our junk and sends blessings in return.

Faith faith faith…

What are we to do when we are lacking in faith?  Maybe we feel as though all the amazing things are like that carrot on the fishing rod that is dangled just out of reach for that poor harnessed donkey who walks and walks and walks and pulls that cart trying to reach that carrot, but it’s no use.

The answer is found in Mark 9:21-24.  A father comes up to Jesus because his boy has been tormented by a demon since the boy was little.  He says to Jesus, “If you can do anything, do it. Have a heart and help us!”  I love Jesus’ response, “If? There are no ‘ifs’ among believers. Anything can happen.”

The father then replied with what is, at least for me, an accurate 100% on point description of where I am at some days in my faith walk.  “No sooner were the words [There are no ‘ifs’ among believers. Anything can happen] out of His mouth than the father cried, ‘Then I believe. Help me with my doubts!’”

Other versions of the Bible say:

“I believe my Lord; help the lack of my faith.”

"I do believe: strengthen my weak faith."

"I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!"

How is it possible to believe and not believe, how can we have faith and a lack of faith all at the same time? 

We will tackle that question next week.  For now, let Jesus’ actions bless your hearts; He healed that little boy.  Mark 9:27 “Jesus gently took his hand and raised him to his feet, and he stood up.”

Jesus gets us back on our feet, even when our faith is not perfect.  Amen amen amen!

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We do believe, but strengthen our faith where it is weak. Help us overcome any doubt we have about You.  This concern ________________ needs Your power.  Help ______________ get back on (his/her/my) feet. You are so amazing.  In Your name we pray, Amen!