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"If you believe, you will receive…" (Matthew 21:22, NIV)
It's short and to the point, but it's effective.
What's important to remember about this verse is what's not stated, what's hidden within that comma between believe and you.
I liken this verse to another one of my faves that is also short and sweet:
"...faith without works is dead." (James 2:20, NKJ)
You saying, "I believe" is not all that's involved in truly believing. When you believe, your mindset changes. If you truly believe that you'll get that job or be accepted to that university or will be published, then that belief infiltrates your mind, your thoughts, and your actions.
You begin to not only believe, but to think the belief is true...now! You'll start putting forth the action that will guide you to the fruition of your belief.
So in the end, if you believe -- and make your mind and actions coincide with that belief -- you will, in fact, RECEIVE!
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