Mark 9:20–27 (NLT) 23 “What do you mean, ’If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” 24 The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” Our belief is . Two Kinds of Doubt: Unbelieving & Believing Unbelieving doubt is not working toward anything but merely against belief. Believing doubt aims to have full confidence in God but: Cannot comprehend all God is & what he’s doing. Struggle to fully trust God. Christian doubt = Disobedience (Adam & Eve) Christian faith = Obedience (Abraham) Our belief is a faith that us. “Faith is taking a 1st step, even when you don’t see the entire staircase.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr Evidences of grace: Repentance , Prayer , Humility Our obedience is hindered by our adoration of logic, pleasure, and our own glory How do we believe? By . Garden growth — an ecosystem in which belief grows organically. Friendship process — the defining aspect of our belief in God. Fitness process — behold him as he’s revealed himself in the Scripture & by the Spirit. By faith. Matthew 18:3 (NLT) Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. Pray “help my unbelief” daily. Let it remind you of what you know of God and what you don’t yet know, what you rest in and what you look forward to. CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION — Paused for the Summer —