Believing For Yourself

Scripture References:

• Matthew 9:27-29, The Message

• Matthew 13:58

• John 6:29


When I sat down to write this article, I had what I thought was a great revelation to share. However, as I began writing, I asked myself, Why am I doing this? Instantly the noblest of thoughts came to mind-I want to touch people's lives with the Gospel; I want to impart understanding into people; I want to edify and encourage Believers. However, my validations were immediately shut down by a much stronger thought! What if someone's life depended on what I'm writing? What would I tell them? All of a sudden, I was humbled-stripped of religion and routine, as I had an image of a Christian on their last leg, desperately surfing the Web for answers.

If you happen to be that person, of everything I could say, I'll simply give you one word: BELIEVE! You may feel as if God has forgotten you, or that He couldn't possibly love you anymore; however, things can and will change if you'll believe what God has said in His Word. I know it sounds simple; nevertheless, it's the answer!

Oh, please hear my heart on this. Jesus Himself said the only work we must do is to believe God. That's our labor. The tragedy I see in the Body of Christ is churches full of people who hear and quote the Word, but struggle to believe it!

I'm fed up with seeing God's people experiencing defeat because they don't believe. The truth is, we're bound or freed by what we believe. How can we expect God to move on our behalf if we really don't believe He will? Now I fully understand why Jesus questioned the two blind men who begged Him for mercy, asking them if they believed He could heal them. Because no matter how anointed and powerful Jesus is, if those men didn't believe, then they couldn't be healed. This let's me know believing is a personal issue-no one else can do it for you.

So regardless of what you're dealing with, I do know your life isn't over. God loves you eternally! Now it's time for you to study His Word, and believe what He's said for yourself!. I know your life can change, and so does God. He's just waiting for you to believe in Him more than in your present circumstances.

I love you with all my heart, but most importantly, God loves you with all His heart. How much will you believe this truth?

— Dr. Creflo A. Dollar