Belief

Belief

“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer,

believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”

(Mark 11 vs. 24)

            When we pray we generate a certain amount of doubt in our minds. Often we are testing God to do something we cannot believe in. As we get older some of us pray to be younger or to be able to do the things we did 20 years ago. Those prayers largely go unanswered. Our pastor talks about praying for the terminally ill. He prays that they will find peace with the Lord. He also prays for the family and their future.

            Recently on our prayer chain we prayed that a person would receive a liver transplant. That is a catch 22 because someone has to die for that to happen. What a conundrum. We were not praying for a death, we were praying that if someone died that they could make the ultimate gift, the gift of life. That is still something to consider!

            It seems that Mark is correct though when he says “believe that you have received it …” A strong belief seems to improve the success rate through prayer.

Thought for Today: For today let us keep it simple and enjoy the day!

Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father today we pray a simple prayer. Today is the day that you made for us and today we thank you for that and the opportunity to enjoy it.