My Mustard Seed of Faith

Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.” (Mark 4:30-32 NIV)

There are many areas of my life that I feel helpless and fearful and stressed about: work, my medical needs/aging, finances/being able to provide for my family, ending up alone, not being who God created me to be... but I think the area that I currently feel the most helpless, fearful and stressed about is my children.  I worry that I didn't show them enough.  I worry that they'll get hurt.  I worry that they'll never become who God created them to be.  I worry that they don't love God with their whole heart, mind and soul or even worse, that they don't really believe.  Through all of these things I remind myself that God is in control.  I remind myself that he says, "Fear not, for I am with you always, even to the end of the age."  I remind myself that He knows the plans He has for me and for my family and that He is the creator and perfecter of all creation; He doesn't make mistakes.  He uses all things for good and for His perfect plan.  He knows every fiber of my being and He loves us more than we could ever feasibly imagine.  

"Oh ye of little faith!" "Why worry when I have it all under control.  I have numbered your days and will use them in my purpose for you."  Lord, my faith feels so weak at times, when the world is swirling around me and I can't find my footing.  But you have told us that even faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains.  Root my faith.  Grow it in you.  And hold fast to me when the world is swirling.  I believe in You and in the plans You have for me and my family.  help me in my moments of unbelief.  Amen.

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. ” (Matthew 17:20 NIV)

He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. (Luke 17:6 NIV)