Navigating Doubt.

It’s Not the Doubt Itself that Matters Most; It’s How We Respond to It. 

By: Cheri Strange.

Have you ever stood at the edge of doubt, feeling the waves crash against your faith?

You, too?

Research from The Barna Group reveals that we are not alone.

Two-thirds of Christians face spiritual doubt at some point.

But it’s not the doubt itself that matters most; it’s how we respond to it.  

Imagine standing on the shore, gazing at God’s promises. Doubt’s waves may threaten, even up to our necks,

but Scripture offers truths to anchor us, so that we will not lose our way.

But we can’t do this alone.

When doubt arises, did you know that half of Christians are often tempted to withdraw from their faith community?

Instead, you and I want to stay in the game, by leaning into our church family for support, just as Hebrews10:25 encourages.

Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Navigating Doubt.

Hebrews 10:25 KJV

[25] not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

https://bible.com/bible/1/heb.10.25.KJV

Remember, it’s in the community of believers that we often experience God’s presence and reassurance.

Consider the example of Thomas,

one of Jesus’ disciples, who doubted the resurrection until he saw Jesus with his own eyes (John 20:24-29).

Despite his doubts, Jesus met Thomas where he was and provided the evidence he needed to believe.

Likewise, when we feel uncertain, let’s trust that God will reveal Himself to us in unexpected ways.

God is Greater than Our Doubts.

Even when our faith wavers, God remains steadfast and faithful.

Consider the example of Abraham, who hoped against hope and believed in the promises of God, even when circumstances seemed impossible (Romans 4:19-22).

And Abraham’s faith did not weaken,

even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb.

Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. 

My friend, what the Bible demonstrates is that doubt is a normal response to life’s unknowns and difficulties. But it doesn’t have to define our faith journey. 

Let’s embrace these responses, to stay engages with our church family and believe that God is greater than our doubts.

Sending love, encouragement, and prayers for your journey.

Also Read: Morning Mercies. – Diademng (thediademng.org)

Navigating Doubt.