“All things are possible for him who believes” (Mark 9:23).
Imagine what it means to hear that “all things are possible for him who believes”. It seems simple, but it is not always just about asking and receiving, because God is more interested in teaching you the way of faith than merely giving you what you want. And in this training of faith, there are moments of trial, discipline, patience, and courage, stages you must go through before seeing the victory of faith. God uses each step to shape you, to strengthen you, to show you that true faith is not just about the outcome, but about the process of trusting in Him, even when everything seems impossible.
Consider the delays you face. Often, God delays on purpose, and this delay is as much an answer to your prayer as the blessing when it finally arrives. He is teaching you to be faithful, to trust in His Word, even when what you see or feel tries to lead you astray. It is in these moments that you must cling to the commandments of the Lord, remain steadfast, without being shaken. Each time you choose to trust, you develop more power, more experience, more resilience to face whatever comes.
And here is the key to victory: remain steadfast in the Word of God, obeying His commandments, regardless of the circumstances. The victory of faith does not come to those who give up or seek shortcuts, but to those who persist, trusting that God is working, even in the delay. So, do not be discouraged by what seems slow or difficult. Keep believing, keep obeying, and you will see that “all things” truly are possible, because God never fails those who remain faithful to Him. -Adapted from Lettie B. Cowman. Until tomorrow, if the Lord permits.
Pray with me: Dear God, I confess that I often become frustrated with moments of trial, discipline, patience, and courage, forgetting that each step is part of Your training to shape and strengthen me. Today, I acknowledge that true faith is not just about the outcome, but about the process of trusting in You, even when everything seems impossible.
My Father, today I ask You to give me strength to go through the stages of Your faith training, especially in the delays I face, understanding that each delay is an answer to my prayer as much as the final blessing. Teach me to be faithful, to trust in Your Word, even when what I see or feel tries to lead me astray, and to cling to Your commandments firmly, without being shaken. I ask that You help me develop more power, more experience, and more resilience, choosing to trust in You at every moment, knowing that You are working, even in the silence.
Oh, Most Holy God, I worship and praise You for promising that “all things” are possible for those who believe and remain faithful, obeying Your will, trusting that You never fail those who persist without seeking shortcuts. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is the foundation that sustains me in waiting, a bright light that guides my faith. Your commandments are anchors that keep me steady, a song of victory that resonates in my soul. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
