Lord, Increase My Faith!
Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours. But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.”
Mark 11:22-25
Most people think of faith as believing in God. However, Satan knows there is a God, and he is well aware of Jesus. So clearly, faith is not just having the knowledge that God exists. Romans 12:3 tells us, “God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.” It is the same measure of faith that everyone receives when they ask Jesus to come into their hearts. Sadly, most people do not develop their faith. They are ignorant of God’s word.
To increase your faith, you must increase your knowledge of the Word. Without knowledge of the Word, you cannot grow and speak with the power and authority Jesus says you have.
Take a moment and consider, what is limiting your knowledge of the Word? Is it a simple lack of desire? I almost asked if it was a simple lack of self-discipline, but you don’t have to discipline yourself to spend time learning something you desire!
So, is it a lack of desire? If so, let me encourage you to investigate Who God is! Take a close look at the One who wants to have an amazing relationship with you! Do you have trouble finding a consistent block of time in your day and already get up earlier than you wish? If so, find multiple shorter times on those days. Do you have trouble reading and comprehending? Listen to a recording instead. Identify the obstacle and move it! Accept nothing less than moving forward to increase your knowledge of the Word!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the power of faith! Thank You for the gift of unshakeable faith. I know that no matter what threatens my peace, You hear my prayers. You are there to answer my prayers! Increase my faith as I increase my knowledge of Your Word! Show me more and more clearly Who You are! In Jesus’ Name, amen.