The Weekly Prayer Project - Help My Unbelief
Welcome!
Have you ever believed God can do miracles… just not sure He’ll do one for you?
You’re not alone.
This week’s theme dives into one of the most honest prayers in the Bible — a father who trusted Jesus and doubted at the same time.
If you’ve ever felt “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief,” this might be the encouragement you’ve needed.
Greeting and Announcements
Help My Unbelief
Responsive Reading from Psalm 73
Pastor: No doubt about it—God is good.
All: Yet we confess that we have nearly missed seeing His goodness.
Pastor: Our eyes have looked the other way, envying people who seem to have it easy.
All: We have noticed those who appear to have nothing to worry about, not a care in the whole wide world.
Pastor: Then we recognized what was happening within us— our hearts had grown bitter and consumed by envy.
All: We admit that we have been foolish and ignorant, forgetting the goodness of our God.
Pastor: Nevertheless, the Lord is continually with us; He holds our hand.
All: He guides us with His counsel, and afterward He will take us into glory.
Pastor: Our flesh and our hearts may fail.
All: But God is the strength of our hearts and our portion forever.
Pastor: For us, it is good to be near God; we have made the Lord our refuge.
All: In His presence we are refreshed. We will tell the world what God has done.
Give Me Faith
I need You to soften my heart
And break me apart
I need You to open my eyes
To see that You're shaping my life
All I am I surrender
Give me faith
To trust what You say
That You're good
And Your love is great
I'm broken inside
I give You my life
I need You to soften my heart
And break me apart
I need You to pierce through the dark
And cleanse every part of me
All I am I surrender
Give me faith
To trust what You say
That You're good
And Your love is great
I'm broken inside
I give You my life
I may be weak
But Your Spirit's strong in me
My flesh may fail
My God You never will
I may be weak
But Your Spirit's strong in me
My flesh may fail
My God You never will
Give me faith
To trust what You say
That You're good
And Your love is great
I'm broken inside
I give You my life
I may be weak
But Your Spirit's strong in me
My flesh may fail
My God You never will
I may be weak
But Your Spirit's strong in me
My flesh may fail
My God You never will
Scripture Reading
Mark 9:14-29 (NIV) - When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. A man in the crowd answered, "Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech. Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive out the spirit, but they could not." "You unbelieving generation," Jesus replied, "how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me." So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth. Jesus asked the boy's father, "How long has he been like this?" "From childhood," he answered. "It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us." " 'If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for one who believes." Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. "You deaf and mute spirit," he said, "I command you, come out of him and never enter him again." The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, "He's dead." But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up. After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, "Why couldn't we drive it out?" He replied, "This kind can come out only by prayer. "
STP KIDS Dismissal
STP KIDS is the Children’s Ministry at St. Peter’s Edina, designed for all children from 6 months to 10 years old (Grade 5). Older children are welcome to participate as helpers. Our vision is to partner with parents in raising up a generation of children that will seek their God-given Kingdom mission and impact their world for Jesus!
Message
Mark 9:14-24 (MSG) - When they came back down the mountain to the other disciples, they saw a huge crowd around them, and the religion scholars cross-examining them. As soon as the people in the crowd saw Jesus, admiring excitement stirred them. They ran and greeted him. He asked, "What's going on? What's all the commotion?" A man out of the crowd answered, "Teacher, I brought my mute son, made speechless by a demon, to you. Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, grinds his teeth, and goes stiff as a board. I told your disciples, hoping they could deliver him, but they couldn't."…He asked the boy's father, "How long has this been going on?Ever since he was a little boy. Many times it pitches him into fire or the river to do away with him. If you can do anything, do it. Have a heart and help us!" Jesus said, "If? There are no "ifs' among believers. Anything can happen." No sooner were the words out of his mouth than the father cried, "Then I believe. Help me with my doubts!"
Mark 9:24 (NIV) - “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief.”
Don’t be afraid to ask God for help when your faith is weak. Bring your unbelief before Jesus.
Prayer
If you are in need of prayer, we would love the opportunity to pray with you! You can post a prayer on our online prayer wall, or submit a private prayer to our prayer team. Speak with Pastor Mark if you desire personal prayer.
The Lord’s Prayer
All: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Blessing
Romans 8:26 - We walk not by our own strength, but by Your Spirit who helps us in our weakness.
Lord I Need You
Lord I come I confess
Bowing here I find my rest
Without You I fall apart
You're the one that guides my heart
Lord I need You
Oh I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense
My righteousness
Oh God how I need You
Where sin runs deep
Your grace is more
Where grace is found
Is where You are
And where You are
Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Lord I need You
Oh I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense
My righteousness
Oh God how I need You
So teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus You're my hope and stay
Lord I need You
Oh I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense
My righteousness
Oh God how I need You
You're my one defense
My righteousness
Oh God how I need You
My one defense
My righteousness
Oh God how I need You
Give Me Faith
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