What if you only THINK you believe?

[mandodelorian]

Amen, Mike!
One of the scriptures that hits me the most on this is:
"I believe, help my unbelief" - Mark 9:24.

[Po_Dunk]

I am grieving the death of my son right now and my heart has become numb. But I know, deep down, that I believe. I NEEDED this clip TODAY and you have touched my heart greatly. Thank you again for continuing to touch on subjects that people need to hear.

[antoinevs]

When I first told my friends that I converted to christianity after I heard the call of the Lord, their first answer was "wait, you weren't a christian already?". Best compliment ever.

[raelenekelly]

My oldest (11) has really wrestled with this. “How do I know that I really believe?” “I’m afraid I don’t really believe.”


I pray over him. I pray for him. And we just keep reading through the Bible. I don’t have all the answers but God can handle his questions. He can handle his fears.

The passage “I believe but help my unbelief” really helps all of us.

[markrichmond]

When I became a Christian I was immature . I was 25 years old. I came from addiction sexual promiscuity particularly in the military in the 70's. I was angry and had issues. I was fearful. I was panicky. I was worried. After I met Him I got great peace. BUT YOU KNOW WHAT- deep inside I still had those issues. Believing in Jesus for eternal life did NOT stop me from struggling. Churches I went to would tell me what this fine gentleman says (especially toward the end of this presentation). I struggled for decades and "part" of that was this type of teaching. I was taught to look to myself. I didn't know theology well or doctrine. I was weak in the faith. But this was the type of teaching I got. It was an idea that I can look to myself for validation. It created in me a pervasive self focus and evaluation and shame and fear and doubt and worry. I was hindered as I already felt like a failure. I swayed up and down and thought myself unsaved. This went on until I went to 12 step groups where the "God" they presented seemed less inclined to have me evaluate who I was with "Him" and more where I needed to grow. Finally in 2004 and Free Grace I learning what the Word ACTUALLY says about faith and didnt need the groups which of course could make a tablecloth your god.. I am sealed. Martha and Mary at the tomb believed and KNEW. The thief on the cross KNEW. The woman at the well KNEW. The people Jesus ministered to KNEW. When scriptures "seemed" to indicate a need to evaluate yourself they WERE NOT speaking of salvation-relationship. They were speaking of fellowship. If I knew my wife was in love and dedicated to me where would my focus be? Darn right! on the % chance she didnt. or better yet if I thought I never really knew her and was unsure it I would be that way. Trust me coming from abandonment in childhood I carried that into adulthood and in my relationship with God. THANK GOD I KNOW I HAVE "HIS" RIGHTEOUSNESS AND I DONT NEED TO PROVE IT TO MYSELF- THE ONLY PROOF IS IN HIS PROMISE TO ME.

[Jesussaves]

I needed to hear this, I have been struggling. May Jesus give us strength! Glory to God!

[malvokaquila]

"Lord I believe help my unbelife!"

Good enough for God, good enough for me.

[Cinnogirl]

This is exactly what I have been trying to learn this season because the enemy had been attacking soooo badly with doubt and overthinking and so I’m beginning to have more moments where I am just like “okay I am just going to have faith no matter what”

[AmeeraG]

Yes I have been through this fairly recently it's torture and I know the enemy wants us to feel this way

[BlackOreoCookie]

It's not about the absence of doubt, it's about the presence of faith. ❤

[JohnDoe-mvsh]

this is exactly how I feel. Thank you for posting this.

[Adamimmune]

Amen! I trust Jesus way more than I trust myself. 🙏

[dazzlemefine]

This was something that was really hard to wrap my head around when I was doubting my salvation. The youth pastor had to keep saying this over and over to me, many different ways before it clicked in my mind. Thanks for posting this. I really hope it helps another believer who is struggling with this.

[TheSqueezycook]

Very encouraging for fellow believers to acknowledge sometimes we get weak and we get scared, but Jesus is always there for us and we need to always trust in Jesus

[raining_trees]

All He needs is the faith of a mustard seed to work with!

[Christian_Fuhrman]

I just wanna love God more and grow to know and honor him more everyday. Praise Jesus.

[Matthew-]

When you truly KNOW God, through intimate personal relationship, you will have no doubt that you are saved. I used to struggle with doubts, but God destroyed those doubts by getting closer and closer to His heart.

[jessicaverkler]

Pastor Mike, I really feel God led me to your channel because your videos have helped me understand and tackle many of the questions I’ve had about my faith, the Bible, and how to be a Christian in this fallen world. Thanks for what you do! I recently came out of a very severe struggle (I believe it was spiritual warfare) where I struggled with trusting the sincerity of my faith and whether I could truly know I was saved. Many of your videos have helped answer these doubts and show that my fears have no foundation in light of the cross. Thank you!

[Sam-fzmx]

The work you do is so important Pastor Mike! Not sure if people let you know often enough. God bless!

[Nothingbutdust_]

Thank you! I have definitely been thinking about this a lot! 🙏🏻❤️