Anything Is Possible

"If you can?" said Jesus.  "Everything is possible for him who believes." Mark 9:29

I have been reading the story of how Jesus healed the demon-possessed boy in the Gospel of Mark this past week.  As always, God has revealed some powerful teachings to me through His Word. 

When you hear that someone is praying for you, it almost sounds cliché.  Too often, we feel it's just the right thing to say to someone and often it’s the easy way out for some believers when hearing about someone else’s difficult situation.  The truth is-there is great power in faithful prayer. 

Jesus' words from above do not mean that we can automatically obtain anything that we want if we just think positively.  What I believe Jesus was saying is that anything is possible if we believe, because there is nothing too difficult for God. 

As I continue to grow and mature in my faith, I am learning that God doesn't just work like a magic genie either.  We simply cannot have everything we pray for as if by magic; but with faith, we can have everything we need to serve him while we are on this earth.

Allow yourself to step out on faith the next time you pray.  Believe with all of your might that God hears your cry and is greater than anything you are facing.  Remember, anything is possible!!