The Power to Believe

Saturday night we had a surprise birthday party for our twins, Grant and Russell. It was their 18th birthday and we wanted to make it special.

It was a great party and so today I’m giving thanks (again) for the twins. (Blessing number one)They were my best Christmas present ever!

In order to surprise them my brother and sister-in-law volunteered to have the party at their house. What a wonderful blessing to have loving family nearby!(Blessing number two)

My daughter took helium filled balloons to decorate with and after the party Abby, who is four, decided she wanted to tie the balloons to her to see if she would float up in the air.

After the balloons were attached then she climbed the stairs and tried to fly! Of course we were close by just in case she decided to try jumping off something.

When lift off failed she told Uncle Gabe he could take them outside and set them free.

After they were in the air she decided she wanted them back. Uncle Gabe felt bad but what’s done is done!

Watching Abby try to fly made me think about the power to believe. (Blessing number three) We all have it, but as we grow older so does the power to doubt.

Remember these verses from Mark chapter 9? A man was asking Jesus to help his son and he said, 22 The evil spirit often makes him fall into the fire or into water, trying to kill him. Have mercy on us and help us. Do something if you can.”

Jesus replied, 23 “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”

24 The father instantly replied, “I do believe, but help me not to doubt!”

And so today I give thanks for many things but especially the power to believe, knowing that fear and doubt are human traits that can be conquered through study of God’s word and prayer.

Increase my faith, dear Lord. Help me to be as trusting as a child…your child. Amen