Nothing will be impossible to you

What kind of faith does the Lord expect of us, especially when we meet set-backs and trials? Inevitably there are times when each of us disappoint others or disappoint ourselves when we suffer some kind of set-back or failure. In this Gospel incident the disciples of Jesus fail to heal an epileptic boy. Jesus' response seems stern; but it is really tempered with love and compassion. We see at once Jesus' dismay with the disciples' lack of faith and his concern to meet the need of this troubled boy and his father. With one word of command Jesus rebukes the evil spirit that has caused this boy's affliction and tells the spirit to "never enter him again". 

Pray with expectant faith 

Jesus tells his disciples that they can "remove mountains" if they have faith in God. The expression to "remove mountains" was a common Jewish phrase for removing difficulties. A wise teacher who could solve difficulties was called a "mountain remover". If we pray with expectant faith God will give us the means to overcome difficulties and obstacles. When you meet trials and disappointments how do you respond? With faith and trust in Jesus?

Lord Jesus, help my unbelief! Increase my faith and trust in your saving power. Give me confidence and perseverance, especially in prayer. And help me to bring your healing love and truth to those I meet.

source: From the desk of Don Schwager, 

hosted by Kairos Europe and the Middle East

Jesus help me by the Father's WILL and not mine, there is NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE for You. JESUS, I Trust in You.

God doesn't expect the impossible from us, 

He wants us to expect the impossible from Him.

‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’

Matthew 19:26

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, 

believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Mark 11:24

Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth 

by your great power and outstretched arm. 

Nothing is too hard for you.

Jeremiah 32:17

‘Because you have so little faith. 

Truly I tell you, 

if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, 

you can say to this mountain, 

“Move from here to there,” and it will move. 

Nothing will be impossible for you.’

Matthew 17:20

JESUS HELP ME

Jesus Help me. 

 In every need let me come to you 

 with a humble trust saying, Jesus help me. 

 In all my doubts, perplexities and temptations, 

 Jesus help me. 

 In hours of loneliness, weariness and trials, 

 Jesus help me. 

 In failure of my plans and hopes, 

in disappointments, troubles and sorrows, 

 Jesus help me. 

 When others fail me 

and your grace alone can assist me, 

 Jesus help me. 

 When I throw myself on your tender love, 

 as my Lord and Saviour, 

 Jesus help me. 

 When my heart is cast down by failure 

 at seeing no good coming from my efforts, 

 Jesus help me. 

 When I am ill 

and my head and hands cannot work 

and I am lonely, 

 Jesus help me. 

 Always, always, in spite of weariness, 

 falls and shortcomings of every kind, 

 Jesus help me and never forsake me. 

Almighty Lord, before you I come with all my faith,

 begging you for comfort in my difficulties. 

 Do not forsake me, my Lord. 

 Open your doors, that your almighty arms 

will open and close as you desire

to give that tranquillity that I so desire. 

O my God! 

 Receive my supplication from a wounded heart 

 that is always fighting for me 

with your Divine power. 

 Never let me scramble for want of help. 

Almighty Lord, 

 assist me to find shelter 

in your celestial bounty forever. 

 Amen.