And they began discussing with one another the fact that they had no bread. And Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why are you discussing the fact that you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive or understand? Are your hearts hardened? Having eyes do you not see, and having ears do you not hear? And do you not remember?
-Mark 8:16-18

Stop focusing on your problems

No matter how big or small our problems are, Jesus can handle them. I think that too often, we can get distracted by what’s missing or what’s wrong with our lives rather than God’s plan for our future and the fact that He has gained victory over all of our problems through Jesus.

Focus on the power of God

Instead of looking at the situation through our own eyes, we should look at them as opportunities for God to do something great. Doubt causes us to see whats there with no room for expansion, faith sees the opportunities for growth and possibilities for God to move.

Don’t forget miracles God did in your life

Jesus is rebuking his disciples because they seem to have forgotten the miracles he did right in front of them with the very thing they’re worried about (v.19-20)… When doubt comes in and tries to choke out faith, the best way to combat that is to think back on all of the miracles (whether “small” or large) that God has done in our lives (such as saving us!).

Trusting in Jesus even when I have no bread,
Tom Fogarty