God honors the faith that limps, trembles, and doubts—but still moves.
We talk a lot about bold faith. Mountain-moving faith. Speak-it-and-see-it faith.
But what about the kind that barely rolls out of bed?
What about the faith that drags itself to prayer after crying all night? The faith that shows up at church with a cracked heart and clenched teeth, saying, “Lord, I believe—help my unbelief”?
That’s still faith.
And God honors it.
The Messy Middle
Sometimes faith looks like knowing what God promised—but not knowing how to hold on to it when everything looks the opposite.
Sometimes you say “amen” but your chest still tightens afterward.
Sometimes you tithe and still feel the sting of lack.
Sometimes you forgive and still feel the heat of betrayal.
The enemy will try to shame you for that.
Make you feel like your faith doesn’t count unless it’s polished, glowing, and uninterrupted.
But that’s not how Jesus operated.
When Thomas doubted, Jesus didn’t rebuke him.
He said, “Touch my wounds.”
Feel what’s real, even if it’s raw.
That’s intimacy. That’s God.
Don’t Mistake Tears for Weakness
Your tears don’t cancel your trust.
Your questions don’t disqualify your calling.
Faith isn’t always shouting—it’s sometimes whispering “yes” with a trembling voice.
Look at the psalms.
David poured out anxiety, anger, sorrow, and confusion.
He said stuff that would make some people question his spiritual maturity.
But God called him a man after His own heart.
God isn’t threatened by your honesty.
He’s drawn to it.
Limping Still Counts as Walking
Even if your faith is limping—keep walking.
Even if you’re tired—keep praying.
Even if your praise is soaked in grief—keep lifting it.
Because the power of faith isn’t in its neatness.
It’s in its persistence.
Faith that survives the mess is often more powerful than faith that was never tested.
Let This Be Your Reminder:
- You don’t need to perform to be accepted.
- You don’t need to hide your wounds to be seen as faithful.
- You can bring God your mess—and He’ll still call you His.
Scripture for the Journey
“I do believe; help my unbelief!”
— Mark 9:24 (CSB)
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
