Mark 9:26-29

Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

Yesterday we talked about helping our unbelief. The man who brought his son before Jesus had previously taken the boy to the disciples, but the disciples could not cast out the demon as Jesus did.

Mark 9:26-29 "Then the spirit screamed and threw the boy into another violent convulsion and left him. The boy appeared to be dead. A murmur ran through the crowd as people said, "He's dead." But Jesus took him by the hand and helpd him to his feet, and he stood up. Afterward, when jesus was alone in the house with his disciples, they asked him, "Why couldn't we cast out that evil spirit?" Jesus replied, "This kind can be cast out only by prayer.""

The disciples would often face difficult situations that could be resolved only through prayer. Prayer is the key that unlocks faith in our life. Effective prayer needs both the attitude of completel dependence and the action of asking.

Prayer demonstrates our reliance on God as we humbly invite him to fill us with faith and power. There is no substitute for prayer, especially in circumstances that seem impossible.

Stay faithful and pray my friend. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny