November 25, 2013

Matthew 21:  ²² If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Jesus has made the fig tree wither.  When the disciples ask how it withered so quickly, Jesus told them basically that killing a tree is small potatoes when you have faith.

It is not easy to have that kind of faith.  If it was, we would not see the level of tragedy we see in this world.  The world makes us doubt.  Our faith is weakened. 

And, yet, we know of people with great faith who are helpless to change things in this world.  We must count on the next world to strengthen us, b/c we are weak in this one.

Prayer:  Lord, I believe, and I ask for so many things in my daily prayer.  I ask for healing and comfort for those I care about, and even for others who my friends care about.  I ask for relief from poverty and suffering.  I look around, and the suffering and pain go on.  Strengthen my faith, that I might be more able to pray and receive what I ask for.
Amen