 That's the question that we have to ask ourselves today when we're dealing with difficult situations. Do you believe he can? And then the father cries out. Here's his response with tears. Lord, I believe. Help, though, my unbelief. He's got a repentant heart here. These words of Jesus have just cut him to the heart. I haven't been believing. I've been struggling with unbelief, he says. I've been wondering if anything can be done.