Faith Has No Ifs
Faith begins where hesitation ends.
By Nina D. Roach
7 Minutes to Read and Meditate
SCRIPTURE:
Mark 9:23 (The Message)
Jesus said, “If? There are no ‘ifs’ among believers. Anything can happen.”
DEVO:
That one word—if—has quietly held many believers hostage. It suspends movement, delays obedience, and drains confidence. Jesus confronts it directly, not with condemnation but with clarity. Faith has no room for hesitation masquerading as wisdom. “If” sounds cautious, but it often reveals a divided heart. One part hopes, the other braces for disappointment. Alignment begins when belief settles. The soul stops negotiating outcomes and begins to trust God’s character. Faith is not pretending certainty. It’s choosing trust even when emotions lag behind. When “if” is removed, possibility expands, courage strengthens, and movement begins. Your next shift isn’t blocked by a lack of ability. It’s waiting on a settled yes. Anything can happen when belief is no longer conditional.
PRAYER:
Lord, free my thoughts and words from ‘if,’ and settle my heart to trust You.
PARTICIPATE:
Join the community conversationand leaving your comment to encourage others.
This week, notice where the word if shows up in your thinking and words. When it does, intentionally replace it with trust—out loud if you can—and take one step forward without waiting for perfect certainty.
Watch the replay of this week’s teaching. Subscribe, like, and share to inspire, empower, and equip others on their journey of faith. Come back next week for your next Shift.
By Nina D. Roach
7 Minutes to Read and Meditate
SCRIPTURE:
Mark 9:23 (The Message)
Jesus said, “If? There are no ‘ifs’ among believers. Anything can happen.”
DEVO:
That one word—if—has quietly held many believers hostage. It suspends movement, delays obedience, and drains confidence. Jesus confronts it directly, not with condemnation but with clarity. Faith has no room for hesitation masquerading as wisdom. “If” sounds cautious, but it often reveals a divided heart. One part hopes, the other braces for disappointment. Alignment begins when belief settles. The soul stops negotiating outcomes and begins to trust God’s character. Faith is not pretending certainty. It’s choosing trust even when emotions lag behind. When “if” is removed, possibility expands, courage strengthens, and movement begins. Your next shift isn’t blocked by a lack of ability. It’s waiting on a settled yes. Anything can happen when belief is no longer conditional.
PRAYER:
Lord, free my thoughts and words from ‘if,’ and settle my heart to trust You.
PARTICIPATE:
Join the community conversationand leaving your comment to encourage others.
This week, notice where the word if shows up in your thinking and words. When it does, intentionally replace it with trust—out loud if you can—and take one step forward without waiting for perfect certainty.
Watch the replay of this week’s teaching. Subscribe, like, and share to inspire, empower, and equip others on their journey of faith. Come back next week for your next Shift.
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