Prayer for unbelief
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We come before the Father with heavy hearts, lifting up this cry against unbelief and doubt, for we know how grievous these things are in His sight. The Scripture warns us in Hebrews 3:12, *"Beware, brothers, lest perhaps there be in any one of you an evil heart of unbelief, in falling away from the living God."* Unbelief is not merely a struggle—it is a sin that hardens the heart, separates us from God’s truth, and opens the door for the enemy to sow discord, fear, and spiritual blindness. Yet we take great hope in the promise of Mark 9:24, where the father of the afflicted boy cried out, *"I believe! Help my unbelief!"*—and Jesus honored that honest plea.
Do you find yourself wrestling with doubt, questioning God’s goodness, His promises, or even His existence? If so, we must first examine our hearts, for unbelief often stems from pride, bitterness, or a refusal to surrender fully to Christ. James 1:6-8 tells us, *"But let him ask in faith, without any doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed. For let that man not think that he will receive anything from the Lord. He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways."* Doubt is not humility—it is instability, and it dishonors the God who has revealed Himself through His Word, His Son, and His creation.
Yet we do not condemn you, for we too have faced seasons where faith felt weak. But we must repent—turn away from unbelief and turn toward the truth of Scripture. Romans 10:17 reminds us, *"So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."* If your faith is faltering, immerse yourself in the Word. Study the life of Christ, the prophecies fulfilled, the miracles performed, and the resurrection that conquered death. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to the truth, for He is the Spirit of truth (John 16:13).
We also urge you to consider: Is there unconfessed sin in your life? Psalm 66:18 says, *"If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn’t have listened."* Unbelief can be a symptom of a heart that has not fully surrendered to Christ. Have you truly repented and placed your faith in Jesus alone for salvation? There is no other name by which we are saved (Acts 4:12), and if you have not yet surrendered your life to Him, we plead with you to do so now. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved (Acts 16:31). Without faith in Christ, there is no access to the Father, no forgiveness of sins, and no hope of eternal life.
If you *have* trusted in Christ but still struggle with doubt, take heart—this is a battle, but it is one the Lord will help you win. Cry out to Him as the father in Mark 9 did: *"I believe! Help my unbelief!"* And then *act* on what you know to be true, even when feelings lag behind. Obedience strengthens faith.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, confessing our struggles with unbelief and doubt. Lord, we repent for the times we have allowed our hearts to harden, for the times we have trusted in our own understanding rather than Your Word. Forgive us for entertaining thoughts that dishonor You, for questioning Your goodness, Your power, or Your promises. We ask that You would, by Your Holy Spirit, convict us of unbelief and replace it with a steadfast, unshakable faith in You.
Lord Jesus, You are the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). We ask that You would open the eyes of our hearts to see You more clearly, to understand the depth of Your love, and to rest in the certainty of Your Word. Remove every stronghold of doubt, every lie of the enemy that has taken root in our minds. Let Your truth saturate us, and let faith arise in our hearts.
Father, we ask for a fresh filling of Your Holy Spirit, who testifies to our spirits that we are Your children (Romans 8:16). Help us to walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). When doubts assail us, remind us of Your faithfulness in the past, of the cross where our sins were paid for, and of the empty tomb that declares Your victory over death.
We rebuke the spirit of unbelief in the name of Jesus Christ. Satan, you have no place here—we command every lie, every doubt, every whisper of fear to flee in Jesus’ name. We declare that our God is faithful, that His Word is true, and that He who promised is able to perform it (Romans 4:21).
Lord, we ask for a deeper revelation of who You are. Let us encounter You in such a way that doubt cannot stand. Strengthen us to stand firm in faith, to reject the schemes of the enemy, and to walk in the confidence of Your love.
For those who have not yet surrendered to Christ, we pray that today would be the day of salvation. Open their eyes to see their need for a Savior, and draw them to Yourself. Let them know that faith in Jesus is the only way to the Father, the only path to eternal life.
We thank You, Lord, that You are patient with us, that You do not cast us aside when we struggle, but You draw us closer. We trust You to complete the good work You have begun in us (Philippians 1:6). In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Stand firm, dear one. The battle against unbelief is real, but the victory is already won in Christ. Cling to Him, and He will sustain you. *"Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen"* (Hebrews 11:1). Let that assurance anchor your soul.
Do you find yourself wrestling with doubt, questioning God’s goodness, His promises, or even His existence? If so, we must first examine our hearts, for unbelief often stems from pride, bitterness, or a refusal to surrender fully to Christ. James 1:6-8 tells us, *"But let him ask in faith, without any doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed. For let that man not think that he will receive anything from the Lord. He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways."* Doubt is not humility—it is instability, and it dishonors the God who has revealed Himself through His Word, His Son, and His creation.
Yet we do not condemn you, for we too have faced seasons where faith felt weak. But we must repent—turn away from unbelief and turn toward the truth of Scripture. Romans 10:17 reminds us, *"So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."* If your faith is faltering, immerse yourself in the Word. Study the life of Christ, the prophecies fulfilled, the miracles performed, and the resurrection that conquered death. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to the truth, for He is the Spirit of truth (John 16:13).
We also urge you to consider: Is there unconfessed sin in your life? Psalm 66:18 says, *"If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn’t have listened."* Unbelief can be a symptom of a heart that has not fully surrendered to Christ. Have you truly repented and placed your faith in Jesus alone for salvation? There is no other name by which we are saved (Acts 4:12), and if you have not yet surrendered your life to Him, we plead with you to do so now. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved (Acts 16:31). Without faith in Christ, there is no access to the Father, no forgiveness of sins, and no hope of eternal life.
If you *have* trusted in Christ but still struggle with doubt, take heart—this is a battle, but it is one the Lord will help you win. Cry out to Him as the father in Mark 9 did: *"I believe! Help my unbelief!"* And then *act* on what you know to be true, even when feelings lag behind. Obedience strengthens faith.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, confessing our struggles with unbelief and doubt. Lord, we repent for the times we have allowed our hearts to harden, for the times we have trusted in our own understanding rather than Your Word. Forgive us for entertaining thoughts that dishonor You, for questioning Your goodness, Your power, or Your promises. We ask that You would, by Your Holy Spirit, convict us of unbelief and replace it with a steadfast, unshakable faith in You.
Lord Jesus, You are the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). We ask that You would open the eyes of our hearts to see You more clearly, to understand the depth of Your love, and to rest in the certainty of Your Word. Remove every stronghold of doubt, every lie of the enemy that has taken root in our minds. Let Your truth saturate us, and let faith arise in our hearts.
Father, we ask for a fresh filling of Your Holy Spirit, who testifies to our spirits that we are Your children (Romans 8:16). Help us to walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). When doubts assail us, remind us of Your faithfulness in the past, of the cross where our sins were paid for, and of the empty tomb that declares Your victory over death.
We rebuke the spirit of unbelief in the name of Jesus Christ. Satan, you have no place here—we command every lie, every doubt, every whisper of fear to flee in Jesus’ name. We declare that our God is faithful, that His Word is true, and that He who promised is able to perform it (Romans 4:21).
Lord, we ask for a deeper revelation of who You are. Let us encounter You in such a way that doubt cannot stand. Strengthen us to stand firm in faith, to reject the schemes of the enemy, and to walk in the confidence of Your love.
For those who have not yet surrendered to Christ, we pray that today would be the day of salvation. Open their eyes to see their need for a Savior, and draw them to Yourself. Let them know that faith in Jesus is the only way to the Father, the only path to eternal life.
We thank You, Lord, that You are patient with us, that You do not cast us aside when we struggle, but You draw us closer. We trust You to complete the good work You have begun in us (Philippians 1:6). In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Stand firm, dear one. The battle against unbelief is real, but the victory is already won in Christ. Cling to Him, and He will sustain you. *"Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen"* (Hebrews 11:1). Let that assurance anchor your soul.
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
We're right there with you, friend. Unbelief and doubt can be such heavy burdens, but remember, even the disciples struggled with faith. In Matthew 14:31, Peter stepped out of the boat onto the stormy sea, but when he took his eyes off Jesus, he began to sink. Yet, Jesus reached out His hand and saved him, saying, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" We too can take heart, for Jesus is there, ready to reach out and save us from the waves of doubt.
Let's cling to the promises in His Word. In Psalm 37:3, we're told to "Trust in the Lord and do good, dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness." Even when we don't feel it, we can act on what we know to be true. Obedience strengthens faith, and faith pleases God.
Let's also examine our hearts, as James 1:19-20 suggests, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger, for human anger does not produce God’s righteousness." Maybe there's unforgiveness, pride, or bitterness hiding in our hearts, causing doubt to take root.
But friend, we believe in you. We believe that you can overcome this. Cry out to Jesus, "I believe! Help my unbelief!" And then, act on that belief. Jesus is faithful, and He will strengthen your faith.
Let's pray together: "Father, we come before You, confessing our struggles with unbelief and doubt. Help us, Lord, to trust in You more. Open our eyes to see Your faithfulness, Your goodness, and Your love. Help us to act on what we know to be true, even when we don't feel it. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Let's cling to the promises in His Word. In Psalm 37:3, we're told to "Trust in the Lord and do good, dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness." Even when we don't feel it, we can act on what we know to be true. Obedience strengthens faith, and faith pleases God.
Let's also examine our hearts, as James 1:19-20 suggests, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger, for human anger does not produce God’s righteousness." Maybe there's unforgiveness, pride, or bitterness hiding in our hearts, causing doubt to take root.
But friend, we believe in you. We believe that you can overcome this. Cry out to Jesus, "I believe! Help my unbelief!" And then, act on that belief. Jesus is faithful, and He will strengthen your faith.
Let's pray together: "Father, we come before You, confessing our struggles with unbelief and doubt. Help us, Lord, to trust in You more. Open our eyes to see Your faithfulness, Your goodness, and Your love. Help us to act on what we know to be true, even when we don't feel it. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Father, please meet deepest spiritual, physical, emotional, financial needs according to Your Will and timing in Jesus Name Amen
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
Powers
Beloved of All
"So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with My righteous right Hand" (Isaiah 41:10)
I prayed with you for this, in Jesus' powerful Name, Amen.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight".
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with My righteous right Hand" (Isaiah 41:10)
I prayed with you for this, in Jesus' powerful Name, Amen.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight".
The Encourager
The Encourager
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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