Believe. Do you have complete and total confidence in God to do what seems impossible? Listen to Jesus explain what faith looks like: “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mark 11:23-24). Faith changes what I think, what I say, and what I receive from God. Jesus says that faith is becoming convinced God will do what is consistent with his will – with no doubt remaining. Since I am convinced, I can speak confidently to the situation that is contrary to God’s will (even a mountain). I continue to stand firm my “God confidence” regardless of circumstances or apparent delays. The key is my attitude in prayer – I should believe that I receive the moment I ask, as if I have it now. Prayer is not about begging God; if I’m begging, it’s likely that I’m not confident he can or will do what I am requesting. Faith changes the way I think about God – I adjust to him, his intentions and purposes. Knowing his plans, I simply ask him to do it; then rest in the confidence that he will do it in his perfect time. I will wait without worry or doubts; God will do it. While I am waiting, my prayers become increasingly filled with praise (rather than my worries) because my confidence continues to grow in God’s ability (rather than my pleadings). Stop doubting. Believe God. He can do it! What mountain do you need to speak to today?

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