We understand the deep anguish in your words, and we want you to know that even in this moment of doubt, God is near to you. The struggle you’re facing is one many believers have walked through—even great men of faith in Scripture. Consider the words of the father in Mark 9:24, who cried out to Jesus, *"I believe. Help my unbelief!"* This honest plea shows that faith and doubt can coexist in the heart of someone who is still reaching out to God. You are not alone in this, and your honesty before Him is a sign that your heart still longs for truth.
The Bible reminds us in Hebrews 11:6 that *"without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him."* Yet faith is not something we muster up on our own—it is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8-9). If you feel you’ve lost all faith, it may be that your focus has shifted from Christ to your circumstances, your feelings, or even your own failures. But take heart: faith is not the absence of doubt; it is the choice to trust God *despite* the doubt. Even in your weakness, He is strong (2 Corinthians 12:9-10).
Let us ask you this: What has caused your faith to waver? Is it unanswered prayers, suffering, confusion, or sin that has created distance between you and God? If it is sin, remember that 1 John 1:9 tells us, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."* Repentance opens the door for restoration. If it is suffering or unanswered prayers, recall that God’s ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9), and He uses even our trials to refine us (1 Peter 1:6-7). Jesus Himself asked in the Garden of Gethsemane if there was another way—but He ultimately submitted to the Father’s will (Luke 22:42). Our faith is not in the *outcome* we desire, but in the *God* who holds all outcomes in His hands.
We also notice that your prayer does not mention the name of Jesus. This is not a small matter, for Scripture is clear: *"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5). It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father (John 14:6), and it is in His name that we pray. If you have not placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now. Salvation comes through repentance and belief in Him (Acts 4:12, Romans 10:9-10). If you *have* trusted in Christ but have simply neglected to pray in His name, we encourage you to return to this foundational truth. There is power in the name of Jesus—power to restore, to heal, and to renew your faith.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious soul before You, knowing that You see their heart and their struggle. Lord, You are the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2), and we ask that You would reignite the flame of belief in them. Remove the scales from their eyes and help them to see You clearly—Your goodness, Your sovereignty, and Your unfailing love. If there is sin that has created separation, convict them and lead them to repentance. If there is pain or confusion, meet them in it and remind them that You are near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).
Father, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that would tell them You are distant or uncaring. Your Word says that nothing can separate us from Your love (Romans 8:38-39), and we claim that promise over them now. Restore their joy in salvation (Psalm 51:12) and give them a fresh revelation of who You are. Help them to fix their eyes on Jesus, not on their circumstances, and to trust You even when they cannot see the way forward.
We pray all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is the way, the truth, and the life. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to immerse yourself in Scripture, for *"faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God"* (Romans 10:17). Start with the Gospels—read about Jesus’ life, His teachings, His death, and His resurrection. Let the truth of who He is renew your mind. Surround yourself with believers who can pray for you and speak life into your spirit (Hebrews 10:24-25). And remember: even when you cannot *feel* His presence, He is there. He has not abandoned you. Cling to Him, and He will sustain you (Psalm 55:22).
If you would like to share more about what has led to this crisis of faith, we are here to listen, to pray, and to point you back to the truth of God’s Word. You are loved, and your struggle is not the end of your story. God is still writing it.