The road was dry and dusty as I walked along thinking about what I had heard the day before in Sunday school. If I truly believe that Jesus is the Son of God, then I could say to this mountain be removed and it will cast itself into the sea. As I considered how much I believed in Him, I was looking at a mound of dirt, maybe 25 feet high, and I imagined the stir it would create if I spoke to it and it picked itself up and plopped right into our neighbor's pond.
So I tried it! I spoke to the dirt pile; and waited. After a few minutes I said out loud, "Why didn't You do it?" Then I felt embarrassed as an awareness washed over me, that I didn't need that mountain moved, I was just trying to show off with His power. Then I felt peace and I knew in my heart that IF a mountain needed to be moved, He would move it.
Fast forward many years and I am looking at my life and realizing there are some mountains that need to be removed. What am I doing about it? Ignoring them and hoping they will dissolve? Hating the issue and spewing my emotions? Giving up and feeling sorry for myself? Then I quote Dr. Phil in my mind and ask myself, "How's that workin' for ya?"
Answer: not very well. So as a believer what are my options?
Mark 11:23-25 AMPLIFIED
Jesus was matter-of-fact: “Embrace this God-life.
Really embrace it, and nothing will be too much for you.
This mountain, for instance: Just say, ‘Go jump in the lake’
—no shuffling or shilly-shallying—and it’s as good as done.
That’s why I urge you to pray for absolutely everything, ranging from small to large.
Include everything as you embrace this God-life, and you’ll get God’s everything.
And when you assume the posture of prayer, remember that it’s not all asking.
If you have anything against someone, forgive
—only then will your heavenly Father be inclined to also wipe your slate clean of sins.”
Dear Lord, thank You for making Your truth clear to us when we need it. Please help us to remember to ask You for all things. Please search our hearts and show us any hidden resentments or anger that we may be holding. We will choose to purposely forgive those who have hurt us. Thank You for Your love, forgiveness and peace. In Jesus name, amen.
Written by Mary M. Wilkins
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