“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” 1 Cor. 2:14.
We all have our doubts, atimes about ourselves or somethings to which we are committed to. Maybe you are born again but you are still wondering if Jesus really came into your heart. Even the most active Christians struggle with doubts. They’re a natural byproduct of taking the Bible seriously while living in a fallen world. If left unaddressed, however doubts will fester in our soul and can lead to a lack of faith or outright unbelief. Doubts can be intellectual where we doubt that the Bible is really inspired by God or that Jesus really resurrected from the dead.
Doubts can also be emotional. When a person has experienced great sorrow or disappointment, such as the loss of a job, a divorce, or the death of a loved one, they might doubt the goodness, love, and care of their heavenly Father. I need to quickly add that, there is a difference between unbelief and doubt. Unbelief is when people willfully set themselves against a biblical teaching. Doubt is when people have an intellectual or emotional barrier to a more solid faith in a biblical teaching or on God. They want to believe, but they just need some help to believe.
Whether intellectual or emotional doubt, you need to pray about it. Ask God for His help. Be specific with the doubt you are having. God will increase your faith, and give you the peace He promised that guards our hearts (feelings) and minds (thoughts) from future doubts. Also work at changing your thoughts and mind concerning your doubts. You must allow God’s word dictate your thoughts and your life from hence. Finally practice whatever the word of God says, despite your doubts. It will deliver the promise of God in your hands, amen.
FURTHER READING:
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:6-7.
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” Ps. 55:22.
DECLARATION:
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You because you have not given me access to the spirit of timidity and cowardice but I have access to Your Spirit in Power, Love and Soundness of Mind. I declare your thoughts concerning me are gracious and overwhelmingly beautiful. Therefore I stand in the liberty wherein you have made me royalty and blessed and I refuse to be dragged down into anything lesser than your purpose and counsel for my destiny in the mighty name of Jesus, amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Psalms. 126:1-6.
Psalms. 127:1-5.
Psalms. 128:1-6.
Psalms. 129:1-8.
QUOTE FOR THE DAY:
“You Will Never Possess What You Are Unwilling To Pursue.”
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