Devotional for Faith in God
The Merriam-Webster definition of faith is complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
Hebrews 11:1 also gives us a definition of faith, Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
So the combination is having complete trust and confidence in the God we cannot see, and being settled in knowing that He can make all things happen!
Whew! That can feel like a tall order.
When I think of faith, I'm reminded of my children as infants. They were quick to cry when they were in need. And at the same time, they laughed with great delight at the littlest of pleasures. And then checked to make sure I saw their joy, too. My babies had the innate faith that I would provide for them and meet their needs. And because I did so consistently, their faith in me grew! They sought me in times of sadness, and they wanted me to join in with their happiness.
Isn't that the exact kind of faith that God asks us, His children, to have with Him?!
Let's look at Jesus' words:
Matthew 18:2-4 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
We all waver. Some days our faith feels giant; other days it’s the size of a mustard seed—or smaller. That’s okay. Jesus isn’t disappointed in small faith; He gently grows it. He met doubting Thomas, fearful Peter, and grieving Mary with the same kindness He offers us when we’re scared to trust again.
So I ask you, are you crying out in faith to your Heavenly Father when you are in need? Are you sharing your joy with God because faith tells you that He placed that joy in your day today?
In marriage and family life, childlike faith in God looks like:
- Praying together when the diagnosis, bill, or prodigal feels impossible
- Believing God is still good and still working even when your spouse is hard to love today
- Choosing to praise instead of panic when the future feels uncertain
- Teaching your kids to run to Jesus first—by watching you do it
- Holding each other’s hands and saying, ‘We don’t see the way, but we trust the One who does’
Take the time to read the below Bible scriptures and truly focus on what they are saying to you. Some passages may touch you differently than others. Writing down the verses in your own hand is helpful for some individuals. Possibly looking up the verses in your Bible may be beneficial. I use a NIV bible translation. Or reading them over and over to commit to memory. Whatever method works best for you to experience God's words and feel closer to Him.
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Jeremiah 32:17
"Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.
Matthew 17:20
He replied, “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.”
1 Chronicles 29:11-12
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.
Lamentations 3:22-24
Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him."
Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 73:23-24
Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.
Isaiah 40:28-31
Do you know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary, and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Psalm 33:18-22
But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.
Psalm 62:5-8
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
Here's a short prayer if you're struggling to find the words:
Father, I want childlike faith, but some days I’m more like a worried adult. Thank You that You’re not mad at my questions or fears. Grow my wavering faith today. Help my spouse and me trust You together—even when we can’t see the next step. Let us run to You with our tears and our laughter like little children running to the best Daddy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Try one of these today:
- Tell your spouse (or write in your journal) one specific thing you’re choosing to trust God for right now, even though you can’t see it.
- Read Hebrews 11:1 or Matthew 18:3 out loud together and pray it over each other by name.
- When fear or doubt hits today, say out loud (even through tears), ‘Jesus, I believe—help my unbelief!’ (Mark 9:24).
I sincerely pray that these verses meet you where you are today and lead you to have faith in God in all you do!
God bless,
Melissa
