When overwhelmed by crises, we may think our faith is not up to the challenge, which is not true. Faith is a gift of God, and His gifts are good and perfect. But if we think our faith is not up to it, then it won't be, while the real problem are the doubts that sabotage faith. Jesus said, "If you believe and do not doubt in your heart, you shall receive."

But I've found another way to help us in the short term while we work on getting rid of those pesky doubts: If you believe in prayer, then you can pray believingly! Another words, if you believe prayer works, you'll pray! If you believe James 5:16, that the effectual, fervent prayer of the righteous avails much, then you will pray!