Pray the Word with David Platt Help for Unbelief (Mark 9:23–24)
Sep 11, 2025
A focused reflection on Jesus' words about belief making the possible. A father's desperate plea is used to explore longing for deeper faith. Personal struggles with praying through uncertainty and waiting are shared. Several prayers invite trust in God's character and for faith to grow among unreached peoples.
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Faith Often Coexists With Longing For More
- True faith and longing for more faith coexist in believers, as shown by the father's immediate cry after Jesus' words.
- David Platt highlights Mark 9:23–24 where the father responds I believe, help my unbelief, capturing that tension.
Personal Struggle With Unbelief During A Pause In Adoption
- David Platt shares his personal struggle praying through a paused international adoption and feeling unbelief while continuing to pray.
- He describes three years of waiting since January 2020 and repeatedly saying I believe, help my unbelief.
Pray Honestly Asking God To Help Your Unbelief
- Pray honestly to God, confessing both belief and unbelief, asking him to help strengthen your faith.
- Platt models this by praying we believe you are powerful and asking God to help our unbelief when answers differ from our requests.