HELP MY UNBELIEF – by Stephanie M. White

Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" Mark 9:24 (NIV)

This exclamation signifies a contradiction of thoughts. One thought agrees with the Word while the other opposes it. Each thought has an origin of either the Spirit or the flesh. Our flesh produces thoughts of doubt; our Spirit produces thoughts of faith. We must realize that the Spirit is strengthened by our intake of the Word and our flesh is strengthened by all that disagrees with the Word.

We have two identities to live with: our Spiritual identity and our identity in the flesh – and each nature fights for power. Our consistent use of the Word will bring our Spiritual identity to the forefront and give it control in our lives. Even when our Spiritual identity is predominant, our flesh still loves to invade our lives. Doubt creeps in when we least expect it. It can overtake us if we’re not careful. The boy’s father knew the answer to his doubt; the answer was to call out for help. Do we call out for help or do we try handling the doubt ourselves? Do we feel as if we’re not successful Christians because of the doubt and believe that we alone must rectify the situation? We cannot produce faith in our lives and we cannot maintain it! The sooner we realize our need for help, the quicker we’ll go to God for the help we require.

Read The Two of Me written by Stephanie White for free in exchange for a book review. Learn more in Free Reads for Reviews. Contact