Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”
Mark 9:24
Sometimes, faith feels natural—like a sturdy chair you can collapse into without a second thought. Other times, just like when I painted my room and can’t reach the area close to the ceiling, I have come to realize that trusting God fully can feel more like balancing on a shaky stool, especially when it comes to believing what He says about you.
Do you ever find it hard to accept that you are who God says you are?
If so, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. Many of us experience a gap between what we say we believe about God and what we actually believe.
We trust God’s power, but we question whether His promises apply personally to us.
You are completely forgiven and without condemnation.
You are God’s masterpiece.
You are chosen, holy, and dearly loved.
You are an heir to God’s promises.
Intellectually, we know we’re redeemed, beloved, and chosen, but our daily lives may not reflect those truths.
Why?
Sometimes, it’s because life moves too fast, leaving little room to pause and listen. Other times, past hurts or present challenges cloud our ability to see ourselves in ways that match up with what God says about us.
The good news is that God is patient and kind.
He knows your limitations and invites you to bring your doubts to Him.
Faith isn’t something you have to muster up on your own—it’s a gift He gives and it grows in you as you trust Him more.
In Mark 9, we meet a father desperate for Jesus to heal his son. With raw honesty, he pleads, “I believe; help my unbelief!” The father had enough faith to approach Jesus, but he struggled to trust fully. His honest cry shows us that God welcomes our doubts and wants to strengthen our faith.
So how do you move from doubt to deeper belief?
Refuse to fake it. God doesn’t require a polished version; He wants the real you. You don’t have to come to God with your faith already intact. You can receive more faith from Him. Just ask.
Fortify your faith. Dive into Scripture to remind yourself of what God says about you. Reaffirm your identity as loved, chosen, and wonderfully made. Surround yourself with people who encourage you to trust His truth.
Listen for God’s voice. He delights in speaking to His children, and He wants you to hear what He has to say about you.
Walk out your faith. Even if it feels small, take a step today to align your actions with God’s promises and instruction.
What instruction or direction can you apply to your life today? Trust that He will help you as you move forward.
The journey from doubt to deeper faith is not a straight line, but God will walk with you every step of the way.
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