Unbelief

Mark 9:20-24
So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth. Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?” “From childhood,” he answered. “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”

• Sometimes, I lack the faith to believe God can help me.
• Most days (sadly) I lack the belief that God wants to help me freely. I think He dangles benefits behind pitfalls—that each gift is a concession prize I must earn, or struggle for. I totally miss that His love is so great toward me that he desires the same things for me that I do—having made me in loving specificity.

That is my unbelief today.

~ by joshuacreative on May 28, 2009.