Opening the Gates of Heaven Perry Stone

prayer does not require the “gift of faith,” but simple childlike faith. Christ said that if we have faith “as a mustard seed,” we can ask for a mountain to be moved, and it will be not only removed but also cast into the sea (Matt. 17:20; Mark 11:23). In the natural, it is impossible to remove a mountain from its foundation unless you have massive earth-moving equipment, dynamite, and a crew working continually. However, the mountain figuratively alludes to the difficulty or problem that has become a mountain in your life. Each person has a “measure.” This is evident when preaching overseas in foreign nations where people have never heard the gospel. A simple message from the Bible will stir up the measure of faith that God has imparted like a small seed in every living person. When you pray, you must ask, but you must ask in faith . When exercising faith, you maintain a sense of expectation. After praying, your faith begins to tell you God has heard your prayers, and He is working on your situation. Expectation helps maintain confidence in God’s willingness and ability to move on your behalf. 3. You must ask in faith, nothing wavering. The New Testament writer James spoke of asking God for wisdom:

But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and