FEAST OF SAINT HELENA OF CONSTANTINOPLE – 18th AUGUST
August 18, 2024
MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL FOR 18th AUGUST
August 18, 2024
18 August, 2024
Then the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe! Help my unbelief,” Mark 9:24
Father God, we are eternally grateful, for in Your Mercy, You have given us the gift of belief, which You have planted within us. We recognize that faith is not always easy and requires trust in things unseen and hope in Your promises. We ask for Your grace to strengthen our faith, especially in times of uncertainty, fear, or confusion. When we are faced with situations that challenge our faith, help us to remember that You are a God who is near to us, even when we struggle to believe. We trust that You hear our cries and respond with love and mercy.
We ask that You help us to overcome our doubts, to see beyond our limited understanding, and to trust fully in Your goodness and power. Where our faith is weak, make it strong. Where our belief wavers, make it steadfast. Lord, we know that You are patient with us, that You do not condemn us for our moments of doubt but instead invite us to draw closer to You. Grant us the courage to bring our unbelief to You, trusting that in Your presence, our faith will be made whole.
May we live each day with a faith that is rooted in Your love, growing deeper and stronger as we walk with You. Lord, help us to accept and trust in Your Holy Word and promises, which are unshakeable and true, and to reject doubt in any form. We pray that we will always walk in your ways. We recognize that we cannot trust our own understanding, and rely on You totally, to guide and protect us to grow in You and to endeavour to strengthen our faith as we feel the Presence of Your Holy Spirit, in Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen
