Pray in Faith and Do Not Doubt

Devotionals
By Pst. Franklin Odigwe on Tuesday December 31, 2024

“I assure you that whoever tells this hill to get up and throw itself in the sea and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. For this reason I tell you: When you pray and ask for something, believe that you have received it, and you will be given whatever you ask for.” (Mark 11:23-24 GNT)

Many years ago, as a young believer, I encountered a scripture that transformed my faith and prayer life—our opening text. It revealed a powerful truth: if I pray or ask the Lord for anything without doubting in my heart, it will be done for me. This revelation gave me the confidence to pray boldly, and I began to see results. Decades later, my faith in prayer remains unshaken, and I can boldly testify that God has been faithful all these years.

Beloved, if you want to experience the extraordinary and witness the mighty move of God’s power, you must commit to praying in faith without doubting. Doubt is a barrier that hinders your ability to receive from God. The Bible clearly states, “When you pray, you must believe and not doubt at all. Whoever doubts is like a wave in the sea that is driven and blown about by the wind. If you are like that, unable to make up your mind and undecided in all you do, you must not think that you will receive anything from the Lord.” (James 1:6-8 GNT). Did you catch that? If you desire results in prayer, you must believe wholeheartedly, without hesitation.

Sadly, many people struggle to blend their prayers with faith. They pray about a matter yet continue to worry, allowing their actions to contradict their prayers. But this is not how it should be. I encourage you to make a simple yet impactful adjustment: pray, believe, and let go. Leave your concerns with God and refuse to be anxious about them. Maintain a calm and trusting posture, knowing that your Heavenly Father is faithful to answer. When you consistently adopt this mindset, you will see remarkable results. Hallelujah!

Today’s Rhema

If you want to see the power of God move mightily in your life, you must learn to pray in faith!

Confession for the Day

Thank You, Father, for enlightening me about the power of faith-filled prayers. I choose today to pray in faith, without doubt, and as I do, I receive mighty answers to my prayers. Your power is at work in my life, bringing all things to fulfillment, in the name of Jesus. Amen!

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