Lord, Increase Our Faith
By Pastor Jerry A. Burns
Faith is something every Christian desires, yet many of us feel the same burden the disciples felt when they cried, “Lord, increase our faith.” Life has a way of exposing how small our faith can be. When trials come, bills pile up, prayers seem unanswered, or the future feels uncertain, we quickly realize how much we need to trust God more. The disciples had walked with Jesus, seen miracles, and heard His teaching, yet they still felt their need for stronger faith. That should encourage us—growing in faith is part of the Christian journey.
Jesus answered them in a surprising way. He did not speak about having “more” faith as much as having genuine faith. Even faith as small as a mustard seed can accomplish great things when it is placed in a great God. The power is not in the size of our faith, but in the object of our faith. A tiny seed of true trust in the Almighty can move mountains of fear, doubt, and discouragement. Sometimes we think we need extraordinary faith, when really we need simple obedience and steady trust in the Lord.
Faith grows when it is exercised. Just as muscles grow stronger through use, faith strengthens when we choose to trust God in daily life. We trust Him in prayer, in giving, in waiting, in suffering, and in obedience. Faith is not merely believing God can—it is resting in the confidence that He knows what is best. Abraham believed when he could not see. Peter stepped out of the boat before he understood how it would end. Faith is often walking forward while still holding unanswered questions.
If today you find yourself weak, uncertain, or struggling, do not be ashamed to pray the disciples’ prayer: “Lord, increase our faith.” God is not offended by honest dependence. In fact, He welcomes it. He delights in children who know they need their Father. Bring your fears to Him. Bring your doubts to Him. Ask Him for stronger faith, and then trust Him one step at a time.
Ask yourself today: Am I trusting God, or am I only trusting what I can see? True faith rests in God’s promises even when circumstances feel uncertain. Pray daily, “Lord, increase my faith,” and choose to obey Him in the small things.
"For I know that my redeemer liveth, And that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth" — Job 19:25
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Week Eighteen • May 3, 2026
Trusting God With Tomorrow (Pt. 3)
In this final part of the message, “Trusting God with Tomorrow,” we are brought face to face with a powerful truth from Scripture—while we often plan our days and assume the future, the Bible teaches us that life is fragile, uncertain, and completely in God’s hands. As James reminds us, our life is “even a vapour” that appears for a little time and then vanishes away . The issue is not planning, but planning without God—living as though we are in control of what only God knows.
This message walks through the heart of biblical trust: having a proper perspective of tomorrow, a humble posture before God today, and a surrendered plan that says, “If the Lord will.” Whether facing uncertainty, fear, or the illusion of control, we are called to draw near to God, rest in His care, and trust that His will is good, even when tomorrow is unknown. Because Christ has risen, our future is secure—not in our plans, but in His perfect hands.
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