Mark 9:17-29
New believers, and even those who possess strong faith, often have sincere questions and doubt about what to believe. Jesus said that unbelief needs prayer! Praying gives God the opportunity to fill our spirit, which makes less room for fear or evil to exist! Being spiritually fed strengthens us with the power of the Holy Spirit who equips us to battle spiritual warfare.
Prayer seems to be the basis for casting out evil spirits as well as preventing them from taking hold. In today’s scripture, the father asks for Jesus to help his sick son but then admits to Jesus that he struggles with his faith. I am amazed by his honesty!
Prayer helps with unbelief. We need our Heavenly Father. We need to spend time with Him in prayer because we possess a deficient spiritual immune system. The remedy is closeness with God.
As Jesus said, “That kind can come out only by prayer”! (Mark 9:29)
Discuss what characterizes “unbelief”?
What do you consider prayer to be? Worship, music, fellowship, bible study...
--Nancy Gleeson
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