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STANDING FIRM WITHOUT WAVERING

One of the greatest enemies of answered prayer is wavering. James warns, “But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord” (James 1:6–7). Wavering means to stagger between two opinions—believing God one moment and doubting Him the next. It is like trying to plant a seed while constantly digging it up to see if it is growing. No seed grows under such conditions, and no prayer prevails when your heart is unsteady.

The writer of Hebrews tells us the antidote: “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised)” (Hebrews 10:23). The focus is not on your strength but on His faithfulness. God has not asked you to produce miracles; He has asked you to trust His word. Wavering happens when you allow sight, feelings, or delay to override faith. Abraham faced this test. The Bible says he considered not the deadness of Sarah’s womb; he staggered not at the promise of God but was strong in faith, giving glory to God. He shut out every competing voice and stood on God’s promise until it came to pass. That is how to silence wavering—by refusing to give attention to anything contrary to God’s word.

Beloved, you must decide once and for all: either God is faithful, or He is not. If He is faithful—and He is—then hold fast without wavering. Stop confessing faith one day and fear the next. Train your mouth to speak only what God has said. Train your mind to meditate only on His promises. Train your heart to rest on His unchanging nature. When your stand becomes firm, Heaven responds, and your prayers will yield results. Do not let impatience or pressure push you into wavering; stay anchored on His word until the answer manifests.

THOUGHT TO PONDER:
Am I standing firm on God’s promises, or am I wavering between faith and doubt? What practical steps will I take to silence wavering in my prayer life?

PRAYER:
Lord, help me to silence every wavering thought and keep my heart fixed on Your faithfulness until my prayers are answered. Amen.