In what ways can we seek God's help to strengthen our belief? Living the Cry of Mark 9:24 “Immediately the boy’s father cried out, ‘I do believe; help my unbelief!’” Confessing Our Need Honestly - God answers humility. The father’s transparent plea shows that admitting weakness is the first step. - Psalm 51:17 reminds us, “A broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.” - Bring every lingering doubt into the light; God already sees it. Taking God at His Word - Faith grows when we treat Scripture as true in every detail. - Numbers 23:19: “God is not a man, that He should lie.” - Read, reread, and stand on passages that declare His character and promises (e.g., Isaiah 40:28-31; Hebrews 13:5). Anchoring Our Minds in Scripture - Romans 10:17: “So faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” - Set aside daily time to read out loud, underline verbs that reveal what God does, and memorize key verses. - Keep verses posted where your eyes fall often—dashboard, mirror, phone lock screen. Praying for the Spirit’s Enabling - Luke 11:13 assures us the Father loves to give the Holy Spirit to those who ask. - Invite the Spirit to illuminate truth (John 14:26) and to root out unbelief. - Pray short, frequent, sincere prayers: “Open my eyes” (Psalm 119:18). Remembering God’s Past Faithfulness - Psalm 77:11-12 models rehearsing the works of the Lord. - Keep a journal of answered prayers and providences; reread it when faith feels thin. - Share testimonies with family and friends; mutual encouragement strengthens belief (1 Samuel 30:6). Staying in Fellowship with Believers - Hebrews 10:24-25 calls us to meet together and spur one another on. - Join a small group that centers on the Word and honest conversation. - Let mature believers speak truth when doubt clouds your vision (Proverbs 27:17). Obeying What We Already Know - John 7:17 teaches that obedience clarifies understanding. - Act on the light you have; every step of obedience opens the door to deeper assurance. - Keep short accounts with sin (1 John 1:9); unconfessed sin dulls faith. Worship That Refocuses Our Hearts - Psalm 34:3: “Magnify the LORD with me.” When we exalt Him, unbelief shrinks. - Sing truth-filled hymns and songs; let worship reshape perspective like it did for Paul and Silas (Acts 16:25). - Make gratitude a daily discipline—name specific gifts from God morning and night. Persevering in the Process - Faith often grows gradually, as in the healing of the blind man in Mark 8:22-25. - Galatians 6:9 urges us not to grow weary; keep sowing the seeds of truth and trust the Spirit’s timing. - Remember: the same Jesus who answered the father’s plea in Mark 9 stands ready to answer ours today. |
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