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Songs from the Spirit
by Sara Sahm
I Believe
This world tells us that if we don’t see physical proof, it can’t be real. But Hebrews 11:1 says, Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see (NIV).
As the years pass and my relationship with the Lord gets deeper, it’s easy to see just how much proof of God there really is all around us. We can see God's existence in life and in nature, but the best lens of proof I have found is prayer. If faith is a gift, then prayer is how we unwrap it. Prayer ignites our faith. Prayer connects us to our faith by opening our eyes to see God’s faithfulness.
There is a quote I put up in my house that says it best. “I still remember the days I prayed for the things I have now.” Every time I look at it, I am reminded of God’s goodness. When I look back on time spent in prayer, I can see how God interwove His existence with mine. Even unanswered prayers have been proof of His faithfulness.
Be honest with God. You can’t hide your doubt from Him. God honors and strengthens our faith when we come to Him with our weaknesses. Matthew 17:20 says it only takes a mustard seed to move mountains. When we come to Him with our doubt, our faith is activated. The act of prayer takes faith! Likewise, a good song can be a prayer. Music connects the sentiments and lessons expressed in the Bible in a way we may not experience otherwise. Music makes a way for us to speak the Word of God. When we speak or sing God’s Word, it comes alive.
Remember, we can’t take credit for our faith. It is through the power of the Holy Spirit that we can even claim to have faith. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast (ESV).
Mark 9:24 (NKJV), Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!, inspired me to write a song to express those times when faith is hard to find. Sometimes we need a safe space to cry out, “God, I believe, but I still doubt. Help me!” This verse embodies a feeling I’m sure many of us as believers have experienced at one time or another. For me, this verse was a stepping stone back to the Lord.
Don’t ask, Do I have the faith? Instead acknowledge your doubts and remember God can take a little and multiply it abundantly beyond anything we can do on our own. While we walk this earth, we will never have perfect faith. But what a relief to know we DO have a perfect God!
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From a very young age, Sara dreamed of sharing God’s Word through music and word. As a child, her favorite quote was, “I love Jesus, and the devil is an idiotic brat.” Through many ups and downs, that dream has become a reality. To write for WWL and have an online ministry is a dream come true for her. Sara enjoys writing not for the million readers, but for the one in a million that needs to hear what she wrote. Sara’s favorite part of ministry is coordinating worship nights and making space for women to come lay their burdens at Jesus’ feet. She is a published author with WWL and sings with her church along with other women’s ministry teams. She credits God’s never ending relentless love for all she has today. Sara resides in Jupiter, Florida, with her family. When she isn’t writing, she can be found scrapbooking and paddle boarding. Her music is available on her website, sarasahmmusic.com.
