And all were weeping and mourning for her, but he said, “Do not weep, for she is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead.
Luke 8:52-53
Lord, I live in a “tangible” world where it is easy for me to reason away the work that You are doing in my midst because it does not make sense to me. When I look at the facts and weigh them out, I find that I will make decisions based upon my reasoning, not necessarily yielding to Your leanings, because I have set it in my mind that things are the way I think they are. As I reflect upon You and what You do, I confess I am embarrassed how easy it is for me to brush off what You may be trying to do in my midst through folks around me, giving more credence to what I believe versus what You can do in the moment. What’s more, I am saddened by the emotional, illogical responses I have, whether externally expressed or held within, when I am challenged to believe You can work a miracle in my midst. Well today, the mourning and weeping stops, the laughing ceases, and I stand in awestricken expectation looking for You to do what only You can do. My soul cries out, “Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief!” I trust in You and You alone in this moment. Move me from doubt to unwavering belief, from naysayer to praiser! I look to You this day to do what only You can do. I know You can. And I know You will. I will trust in You. Have Your way in Jesus’ Name!