What if I told you that the biggest obstacles in your life weren’t as permanent as they seem?
Some mountains don’t look like towering obstacles at first. Sometimes, they take the form of a long, tedious task—like transferring 368 handwritten poems into a document, rearranging them, editing, and preparing them for publishers. It’s a slow, painstaking process, but it’s necessary to take the next step in fulfilling a dream.
Other mountains feel heavier, harder to grasp—like waiting for the right relationship. You trust God’s timing, you believe He knows best, but the waiting can test your faith. You wonder when the breakthrough will come.
We all have mountains in life—barriers that seem too big to move, whether in our careers, relationships, health, or personal growth. But Jesus didn’t just tell us to pray about them—He told us to speak to them.
“Whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.” — Mark 11:23 (NKJV)
Mountains may seem immovable, but through faith, fervent prayer, and bold declarations, we can command them to shift. The challenge? Believing it before we see it.
Faith-Filled Prayers: When Mountains Move
There was a time in college when I had a dream—to study in France and deepen my knowledge of the French language. But dreams don’t always come easy. When I went to financial aid, they told me I had exhausted all my resources. No more funding. No more financial aid.
That was my mountain.
I could have given up. I could have accepted the reality that my dream wouldn’t happen. But instead, I prayed. I believed that if this dream was meant to be, God would make a way.
When I went back to financial aid and asked for options, they suggested my parents co-sign a loan. That wasn’t possible. I was financially independent, and I didn’t want to burden my family. So I asked again—was there any other way?
Then came an unexpected answer. They told me that, in rare cases, my university could co-sign a loan. It wasn’t a guarantee, but it was a possibility.
I kept praying.
And then—God moved.
My university agreed to co-sign the loan for me. I was going to France!
This experience wasn’t just about money. It was about faith in action—praying, believing, and then taking steps toward the answer.
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
Sometimes, when we pray for our mountains to move, we expect them to disappear instantly. But often, faith is persistence—asking, knocking, seeking, and trusting that even if the first door closes, God can open another.
Speaking to Your Mountains: Faith in Action
When we face mountains, it’s easy to get stuck in waiting mode—hoping, wishing, wondering when things will change. But Jesus didn’t say to sit and wait for mountains to move. He told us to speak to them.
“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)
Speaking to your mountains isn’t just about wishful thinking—it’s about aligning your words with faith, action, and God’s promises. Instead of focusing on what hasn’t happened yet, you declare what God is already doing behind the scenes.
For me, that means speaking faith over my writing journey:
“God, I am grateful that my book will be published at the right time. You are guiding me in this process, giving me creativity, discipline, and the right opportunities.”
It also means trusting in His timing for relationships:
“Lord, I know You are preparing the right person for me. I trust Your timing and Your plan, and I won’t settle for anything less than Your best.”
When we speak faith over our situations, our perspective shifts. We no longer see our mountains as obstacles—we see them as opportunities for God to move.
“Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness.” — Martin Luther
Soul Insights
1. Faith Requires Action, Not Just Belief
Faith isn’t just about hoping for change—it’s about taking steps even before you see the outcome. When I wanted to study in France, I didn’t just pray and wait. I kept asking, knocking, and exploring options. Sometimes, faith looks like persistence—showing up, doing the work, and trusting that God will provide a way. Whether it’s writing my book or preparing for the right relationship, I’ve learned that waiting doesn’t mean being passive; it means preparing for the breakthrough.
2. God’s Timing is Perfect, Even When It Feels Slow
It’s easy to get frustrated when things don’t happen on our timeline. I’ve been waiting for the right relationship, and I know what it feels like to wonder, “God, when?” But looking back, I see how many times God has protected me from the wrong situations. Delays aren’t denials—sometimes, they’re divine redirections leading us to something even better.
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)
3. Speak Life, Not Doubt, Over Your Situation
Jesus told us to speak to our mountains, not complain about them. If I keep saying, “This is too hard. I’ll never finish my book. I’ll never meet the right person,” then I’m reinforcing the mountain’s presence. But if I say, “God, I thank You that my book will be published in the right time. I trust that You are bringing the right person into my life,” I’m shifting my focus to faith. Words shape our reality—so I choose to speak faith.
4. God Moves in Unexpected Ways
When I prayed for financial provision to study in France, I expected God to answer one way—maybe through a scholarship or extra aid. Instead, He opened a door I didn’t even know existed. This reminds me that God’s solutions often don’t look like what we expect. The right publisher, the right opportunity, the right person—it might come from a place I never imagined.
“God’s plans will always be greater and more beautiful than all your disappointments.” — Anonymous
5. Prayer Aligns Us with God’s Power, Not Just Our Own Strength
Mountains can feel overwhelming—especially when we think we have to move them alone. But prayer reminds me that I’m not doing this by myself. When I pray, I shift the weight from my shoulders to God’s. I don’t have to figure it all out, force things to happen, or carry anxiety about the future. God invites me to bring my burdens to Him and trust that He is already at work.
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Final Thoughts: Your Mountains Can Move
As I continue working on my book and trusting God for my future, I remind myself daily that my mountains will move. Not because I can move them, but because He can. So I choose to keep speaking, keep praying, and keep believing—because I know He is already at work.
What mountains are you facing today? Drop a comment below—I’d love to pray with you!
© 2025 Amelie Chambord
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