My devotion this morning told me to pray for “bigger faith.”
It explained how when Jesus called Peter from the boat to meet Him on the
water, Peter left the boat in faith. He knew that Jesus, his Lord, was there
and would meet him. But Peter lost focus. He turned from the loving face of
Jesus and saw the troubles of the world – the wind – the storm.
And once he turned from the face of Jesus, he started to
sink. Jesus, though, immediately responded and reached out His hand to right
Peter.
How often when we pray for something do we stand up and then
forget to leave it in God’s capable hands? How often do we pray for help and
then try to solve things ourselves? Or worse yet, look around and focus on the
elements that will keep your prayer from being answered?
Today, when you look for a new job…or a cure to illness…or a
piece of solace in trouble, don’t see the other applicants, the mortality
statistics or the coldness of those around you. Instead, see only God and what
He is doing to your benefit.
Do not be one of little faith who reaches out at the last
minute, but a steadfast believer who throws problems to God to make room for
praise, adoration and love.
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