Verse of the day

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. — Hebrews 11:1

Thoughts on Today's Verse...
*"I believe, but help my unbelief!"* That's what the father of the boy with convulsions said to Jesus (Mark 9:24). This probably is your prayer at times, too! As we look at the great heroes of faith in Hebrews 11:2-40 — which follows our verse — we know this must have also been their prayer. Their faith wasn't always perfect. Their trust wasn't always mature. But they stayed at it; they believed and acted with a relentless assurance that somehow, someway, God would act and deliver based on his faithfulness and their faith. Let's *"hold unswervingly"* to our certainty in our God's faithfulness as we look to the Savior and pray, *"I believe, but help my unbelief."*

Prayer...
Dear God, *"I believe, but help my unbelief."* Please mature and empower my faith so my life will be a steadfast and consistent testimony to your presence and grace. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.