I have a special empathy for doubting Thomas. Haven’t we all seen trouble brewing but had no power to stop it?Continue Reading
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How to Hear God Over the Roar of Doubts
I bet you believe the Lord can lead you. But do you ever doubt your ability to hear God?
Those familiar with the Bible know faith pleases God. Yet as a person of faith, I can still be filled with doubt. When doubt paralyzes me the following three actions release my faith.Continue Reading
Could the Devil Be Behind Your Doubts?
Several years ago, circumstances beyond my control threw me into a dilemma. The person connected with me had very strong feelings on moving ahead. But I felt no peace taking the path they pursued. Time was ticking, and I had to give my decision. I knew what I wanted. But every time I thought about telling them, “no,” doubt assailed me. You’re wimping out. If you had faith you’d say yes.
At the time, I thought doubt was a nebulous feeling that sprang from uncertainty. But that experience showed me doubts sometimes have a diabolical side. As soon as I recognized the accusatory tone of my doubts, I was able to discern my Lord’s voice. I gave my no with perfect peace—even though I received push-back from my partner.
Paralyzing indecision may spring from the enemy’s taunts. Just like the devil gave King David the idea to take a census of Israel (1 Chronicles 21:1-3) and Ananias and Sapphira the idea to lie about a gift they gave to the church (Acts 5:3-5), he also plants thoughts in our minds.Continue Reading
Does God Care About My Doubts?
“I’d like to taste your chicken salad. Do you give samples?” my friend asked our server.
“No ma’am. We don’t,” he said and left us to our menus.
“I guess I’ll order something else,” she said.
As we enjoyed our meal the manager dropped by our table to ask how our food was. We told her it was great. Then my friend repeated her question.
“We aren’t able to offer samples because we make each dish fresh when it’s ordered,” she said.
That answer was much more satisfying. There was a legitimate reason they wouldn’t offer a sample. But I still wasn’t convinced. I couldn’t imagine them making one serving of chicken salad at a time.Continue Reading