Faith That Moves Mountains
How to Pray Boldly and Believe for More
“Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” — Matthew 17:20 (NIV)
When the Mountain Feels Too Big
Imagine standing at the base of a mountain—its peak hidden by clouds, the path steep and uncertain. You’ve prayed, waited, and hoped, yet the mountain hasn’t moved. It could be a diagnosis, a dream that feels delayed, or a door that seems firmly shut. In moments like these, prayer can start to feel like a whisper lost in the wind.
But what if prayer isn’t about convincing God to act, but learning to believe that He already can? What if bold prayer, the kind that dares to expect miracles, isn’t reckless, but deeply rooted in trust? This is the heart of a faith that moves mountains: a faith that prays with confidence, stands firm in hope, and believes that God’s power is never too small for our biggest needs.
Bold Prayer Begins with Bold Belief
Bold prayer doesn’t start with eloquent words; it begins with bold belief. In Mark 11:24 (NIV), Jesus said, “Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” At first glance, that promise feels almost too vast. How can we believe we’ve received something that hasn’t happened yet?
In the ancient Jewish context, prayer was not a casual act; it was an intimate exchange between Creator and creation. When Jesus spoke these words, He invited His followers to pray not out of fear or doubt, but out of faith-filled assurance that God hears and responds in His perfect time.
Believing before we see is not pretending our struggles don’t exist; it’s trusting that God is already at work in ways unseen. Just as Abraham “did not waver through unbelief” when God promised him a son (Romans 4:20), we too are called to hold fast, even when the evidence seems against us.
So, when you pray, don’t measure your faith by your feelings. Measure it by your trust in God’s faithfulness. Feelings shift like shadows, but His Word remains unshaken.
From Doubt to Declaration
Every believer wrestles with doubt. Even the disciples, those who walked closest with Jesus, struggled to believe at times. After Jesus cursed the fig tree and it withered, the disciples were astonished. Jesus replied, “Have faith in God… if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes… it will be done for them.” (Mark 11:22–23, NIV).
In first-century Israel, mountains were often symbols of great obstacles or impossible challenges. Jesus used that image to illustrate the limitless power of faith anchored in God. Notice that He didn’t say, “Pray the mountain moves and then believe.” He said, “Believe and the mountain will move.”
To pray boldly means to speak God’s truth louder than your fear. It’s declaring His promises even when circumstances shout otherwise. It’s the quiet confidence that God’s “yes,” “no,” or “wait” is always working for your good.
When your prayers seem unanswered, remember: God’s silence isn’t His absence. It may be His invitation to deeper trust.
Expecting Miracles in Everyday Life
Bold faith is not only for extraordinary moments, it’s for the ordinary days when obedience feels hard and patience wears thin. In Ephesians 3:20 (NIV), Paul reminds believers that God “is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.”
Paul wrote these words from prison, a place of limitation, yet he spoke of limitless faith. His circumstances did not define his belief; God’s power did. That same Spirit dwells in us today.
Expecting miracles doesn’t mean we demand outcomes; it means we stay open to how God might choose to move. Sometimes the miracle is in the healing; sometimes it’s in the peace that sustains us through the waiting. The point is not the mountain, it’s the God who moves it.
Ask boldly. Believe fully. Wait faithfully.
A Faith That Changes You
Faith that moves mountains isn’t only about changing your situation, it’s about changing you. It refines your heart, renews your hope, and deepens your dependence on God. When we pray boldly, we align our hearts with His will and open ourselves to His transforming work.
So the next time you face a mountain, don’t focus on how big it is, focus on how great your God is. Stand before it with prayer that’s honest and expectant, knowing that even mustard-seed faith can move what seems immovable.
Your Next Step
Take one moment today to pray differently. Instead of asking small, safe prayers, ask God to enlarge your faith. Speak to the mountain before you, not in fear, but in confidence that He hears you. Write down one bold prayer and date it. Return to it in faith, believing that God will move in His time and way.
Faith-in-Action Challenge: Speak to Your Mountain
Before you leave this page, take one minute for this quick exercise:
Fill in the blanks below to create your personal Bold Faith Declaration.
The mountain before me right now is ________________________.
Instead of worrying, I will pray with ________________________.
I believe that God can ________________________, even when I cannot see it.
My mustard-seed prayer this week is ________________________.
Read your declaration aloud, then keep it somewhere you’ll see it daily. Let these words remind you that faith doesn’t move God—it moves you closer to Him.
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Willis writes with warmth and honesty, reminding us that powerful prayer isn’t complicated—it’s courageous. Through inspiring stories, biblical truths, and practical steps, she reveals how simple, Spirit-led prayers can transform ordinary moments into encounters with the supernatural. Every chapter encourages believers to leave behind timid faith and step into a vibrant, expectant relationship with God—one that dares to believe before seeing the miracle.
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Heavenly Father, teach me to come before You with boldness and unwavering faith, trusting that Your power is greater than any mountain I face. Strengthen my heart to believe when I cannot see, and to pray not out of fear, but from confidence in Your goodness and love. Let my prayers draw me closer to You, deepening my desire to know Your will and walk in Your presence daily. May my faith grow steadfast, unshaken, and alive, anchored in the certainty that You are always faithful and near.
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