Inspired by lyrics to “Increase My Faith” by Jana Stanfield:
“Increase my faith in the things I cannot see, the things I cannot prove, yet I choose to believe. When my confidence fades, it’s these words I pray: Increase my faith, increase my faith.
Open my mind to the things I need to know, thoughts I need to hold and the ones I can let go. Help me be wise, see the world through others’ eyes. Oh, open my mind. Open my mind.
Peaceful and free, that’s how I want to be, the gift I want to give to the people I need. Let each of us see our own harmony. Oh, peaceful and free, peaceful and free.
Increases my faith in the things I cannot see, the things I cannot prove, yet I choose to believe. When my confidence fades, it’s these words I pray: Increase my faith. Increase my faith.”
Responsive Reading for 09/13
“God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. Thus we do not fear, though earth be shaken . . . The LORD of hosts is with us, our stronghold …” (Ps. 46:1-4).
“Increase my faith in the things I cannot see, the things I cannot prove, yet I choose to believe. When my confidence fades, it’s these words I pray: Increase my faith, increase my faith.” Lord, give me strength.
“Fear not, I am with you; be not dismayed. I am your God. I will strengthen you, and help you, and uphold you with my right hand of justice” (Is. 41:10).
“Open my mind to the things I need to know, thoughts I need to hold and the ones I can let go. Help me be wise, see the world through others’ eyes. Oh, open my mind. Open my mind.” Lord, give me strength.
“I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me” (Phil. 4:13).
“Peaceful and free, that’s how I want to be, the gift I want to give to the people I need. Let each of us see our own harmony. Oh, peaceful and free, peaceful and free.” Lord, give me strength.
“And the apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith,’ The Lord replied, ‘If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this . . . tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you” (Luke 17:5.6)
“Increases my faith in the things I cannot see, the things I cannot prove, yet I choose to believe. When my confidence fades, it’s these words I pray: Increase my faith. Increase my faith. Increase my faith.” Lord, give me strength.