Faithlessness and double-mindedness will hinder prayer!

“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.” (James 1:6–7 ESV)

Stepping ahead in trust

A man leaned a sturdy ladder against a tall wall. He looked at it, tested it with his hand, and even put one foot on the first rung—but then pulled it back in hesitation. He doubted if the ladder would hold him, so he never climbed it. The ladder was perfectly strong, but his doubt kept him from reaching the top.

Prayer without faith is just like that. God’s promises are firm and reliable, but if we never step fully onto them in trust, we will never rise to the place of answered prayer.

Jesus said

“Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” (Matt. 21:21–22 ESV)

Faith is complete confidence in the faithfulness of God

Doubt will keep you frozen at the bottom of the ladder, but faith compels you to climb higher into the presence and promises of God. The strength is not in your ability but in His reliability. Prayer anchored in faith is steady, powerful, and fruitful.

Therefore

Today, step fully onto the ladder of faith. Don’t just place your foot on the first rung—climb, trusting God to hold you. Pray with confidence, and live as though His answer is already on the way.

“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” (Matt. 21:22 ESV)

Quotes

“When the devil sees a man or woman who really believes in prayer, who knows how to pray, and who really does pray, and, above all, when he sees a whole church on its face before God in prayer, he trembles as much as he ever did, for he knows that his day in that church or community is at an end.” – R.A. Torrey

“Do not strive in your own strength; cast yourself at the feet of the Lord Jesus, and wait upon Him in the sure confidence that He is with you, and works in you. Strive in prayer; let faith fill your heart—so will you be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.” – Andrew Murray