Faith Is of the Heart

For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says”. -Mark 11:23

Let’s look at two major principles of faith in this verse: believing in the heart and saying with the mouth.

People often make mistakes in the believing side of faith. You see, real faith is of the heart not of the head. Romans 10:10 confirms this saying, “For with the heart man believes unto righteousness…” People need to realize they don’t have enough strength in their heads to believe in something they can’t yet see.

Now, it’s important to understand that you can have faith in your heart while doubts are coming into your head. For instance, at times I find Scriptures in the Word that cover my needs. I pray the prayer of faith; believe I receive and take my stand on the Word. On the inside, I have peace and rest; I know I’m in faith. But at the same time, doubts hit my mind one after another: What if it doesn’t work? It’s not going to work.

When these types of doubts start coming into your mind, it’s easy to think, Well, I thought I believed, but I guess I didn’t. But just realize that those doubts aren’t yours. When thoughts of doubt come, cast them down and get rid of them in the name of Jesus. Don’t try to believe with your head, or your faith level will be up and down like a yo-yo.

Remember, it’s with the heart—the spirit, the inner man—that man believes. So if your mind is giving you fits when you’re trying to stand in faith, just shut your head off and follow what’s in your spirit!

CONFESSION:

With my heart I believe, I don’t lean to my own understanding or allow doubts to hinder me. I pray for healing, and despite what I feel, think or see, I know I’m healed according to God’s Word.

From: A Devotional for Divine Health Prescription for a Miracle, Mark Brazee, 1999