Devotional Gems by Jolene
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Growing Faith
Move over
Part 16 of 16Mark 11:20-24
By J.D. Griffith
Vs 24: “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe
that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
Jeremy knew that he had something to do. After dinner, he went to his room
and lay down on his bed to pray. “Forgive me for not kneeling Lord, but You
know my situation.
“My life is not going the way I expected during these trials. It’s way too
hard! But I know You want what’s best for me, and that You will not let me
be tested beyond what I can handle. I guess I’m still learning, but I AM
TRYING, Lord!” Tears escaped out of his eyes and trickled down his face.
“I won’t presume to tell you how to make my life bearable during these
trials, but I want to remain firm in faith; certain that You will bless me
and reward me soon.
“So, I’m letting You know now, Lord, that I surrender my will to You and
commit to You all that I do. I will move over, not to interfere with You,
and get out of Your way.
“Thank You for this privilege of laying my burdens on You, Lord! I believe
that You already answered my prayer and that my reward is secure—as soon as
the time is right—and I thank you, God!
“I pray this in the name of Your Son, Jesus. I pray that Your will to be
done in my life—as it is throughout the entire universe, Lord. AMEN!”
With
that, Jeremy fell soundly asleep.
Next morning, Michael told him, “Coach called last night. He wants you to
continue coming to practice. The guys didn’t know what to say to you
yesterday, and they all felt bad in ignoring you. It won’t happen again. All
your teammates promise to welcome seeing you on the sidelines from now on.
Do you understand how hard it is for athletes to see one of their own down
with an injury—knowing that the same thing could happen to them at any
time?”
Jeremy nodded and swallowed his cereal. Then he felt at peace. He said to
Michael, “Thanks for telling me that. I must have conked out cold last
night. I WAS pooped. Well, time for another day.”
Michael smiled and nodded his head. Before they left the house, he hugged
Jeremy and said, “I got your back bro. Hope today is better than yesterday.”
Take Home Nugget
Once again, Weak faith says, “God can.” Great faith says, “God will.”
Perfect faith says, “It’s done.” Thank you, God!
God knows how to perfect our faith.
He gives us trials that mold.
As long as we stand firm,
Faith keeps us bold.
J.D. Griffith
