Increase My Faith, Lord
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Luke 17:5-6
“The apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith (that trust and confidence that spring from our belief in God).”
“And the Lord answered, If you had faith (trust and confidence in God) even [so small] like a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, Be pulled up by the roots, and be planted in the sea, and it would obey you.”
I love that the apostles asked Jesus to increase their faith.
They recognized they weren’t strong enough to follow Jesus’ teaching without it.
Jesus had just told them to forgive the sins of others.
He told them no matter how many times someone sins against them, they should forgive them if they repent and ask for forgiveness.
This is the heart of God.
God forgives us no matter our sin and no matter how many times we sin.
Jesus came to ensure it.
However, the apostles couldn’t see how they could forgive the unforgivable a multitude of times.
So, they asked for help.
Jesus told them if they had the smallest fraction of faith even trees would obey them.
There would be nothing they couldn’t do.
The word faith Jesus talked about here means to have trust and confidence in God.
Sometimes I miss this.
I rely more heavily on the faith I have in myself.
It’s not until I’m exhausted, worn out, and recognize my inability that I turn to God.
I should include the Lord from the start of any endeavor whether it’s rolling out of bed in the morning to rolling out another book.
When we go straight to God, He works miracles.
His strength and power are truly miraculous.
Today I ask the Lord to help me transfer faith in myself to faith in Him, and pray He increases my faith in Him exponentially.
May you find the Lord is waiting for you to turn to Him and is more than able to do the miracle you need in your life.
Daily Prayer:
O Lord, my God, thank You for reminding me You are a miracle working God. Thank You for reminding me to transfer the faith I have in myself into believing in You instead. Lord, You are Almighty and All-Powerful. You are the God Who created the universe with Your breath and the words of Your mouth. O God, You are greatly to be praised. I praise You, Father! I praise Your holy Name! May my thoughts and words be directed by You today. May You lead and guide my mind and heart to fulfill Your purpose and bring glory to Your Name. Here I am, Lord. Use me. Equip me for Your service. Put courage deep into my soul to do all You ask me to do. Help me bless someone this day. Thank You for hearing my prayer.
Answer: I AM the Great I AM, and there is nothing I cannot do for you and for My people.
Response: I praise You, Almighty and All-Powerful God!
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