I tend to be restrained when I pray. I don’t usually ask for anything too wild. I guess because I feel selfish asking for too much.

But God invites outlandish requests. He can do the impossible and appreciates the faith required to seek impossible things from Him.

Jesus told His disciples that they could move mountains if they had the faith of a tiny mustard seed. He modeled that kind of prayer and faith for His followers.

“The angel replied to her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.’” (Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭35‬, ‭CSB‬‬)

If God could make a virgin suddenly become pregnant, He can suddenly remove cancer from a loved one. He can make a blind person see. He can dissipate a financial problem overnight. He can make a hard-hearted, hatred-spewing monster suddenly become generous, humble, and kind.

God can move mountains. It’s time to start praying like I believe it.

Dear God, thank you for encouraging me to pray for mountains to be moved. Forgive me for letting my doubts dictate my prayers instead. Teach me how to pray with boldness and confidence the way Jesus did. Oh Lord, hear my prayer!