As children we learn to trust, mostly through trial and error. Playing begins as trust as we leap into our parents arms and do it again, and again. But, that is not always so ...
The disciples tried to cast out a demon from a boy and ... well ... they failed. And doubt set into their minds.
Mark 9:23-24
Understand Faith
Faith is belief in what you can not see nor understand.
Unfortunately we have the ability to place our faith poorly.
Faith is in God and God alone.
If your hope is in Gold, Guns, Groceries and God - well, you have a surprise coming ...
God wants you to come to Him in Faith, for Faith, because of Faith.
Recognize Doubt
A lack of certainty. Not sure about a situation.
It is not unbelief!
James call this "Double Mined"!
You can not ride two horses at the same time!
You can not live in sin and still walk Jesus' path.
Deal With Doubt
Admit your doubts.
Seek help dealing with your doubt.
Be honest with God.
Be open with God.
Trust God (perhaps with more than you can any human being)
Don't be afraid of asking for help in dealing with faith issues.
Act on your faith, not your doubts. Thinking of Noah, Abraham, Moses, Job, Jonah here. They acted on faith in what they were told.
Doubt Your Doubts Not Your Faith
Acknowledge your doubt - but have Faith.
Avoid questioning God. We are His creation - not the reverse!
Go Back To What You Know Is True
The Birth.
The Death.
The Resurrection.
These are true, these were done expressly for you, you can hold to His teachings as your hope.
"God, I believe, help me in my unbelief ..." Good place to start.
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