Doubts, Fears, and Trust
John 20:29b is my confirmation verse: βBlessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.β
Do you ever feel like Thomas? Doubting?
Do you ever need a little proof? A sign?
Gideon, in Judges, chapter 6, asks God for a sign, not once, but two times. Just as Jesus was patient with Thomas and his need to see, God was patient with Gideon and his need to be sure.
God is patient with me, also. He sees my heart β full of faith, love, and trust β and then calms my momentary doubting mind. When doubts try to sneak in, I remember the verse given to me by my pastor at confirmation. I turn to Jesus instead of focusing on fleeting doubts.
The LWML website has a resource β βI Love to Tell the Story,β β a podcast which deals with doubts and fears that are covered by God. Access this podcast here.
