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When in Doubt 

Have you ever doubted what you believe as a Christian? 

If so, you’re not alone. Doubt is a normal struggle in the faith. 

I (Jason Jimenez) have had my fair share of doubts in my walk with Christ. I’ve questioned the reliability of the Bible, doubted my salvation, and have even felt that prayer was a waste of time. But whenever I was at that halfway point—between belief and disbelief—I had to ask some questions: What’s causing my doubt? What does God’s Word say about doubt? How can I prevent doubt from consuming my life?

Asking these questions is a deliberate process. It forces one to address the doubt, figure out how it happened, and decide on the appropriate steps necessary to rectify those doubts. 

Unfortunately, this isn’t something Christians do very well. Talking about doubt makes us uneasy. We feel judged. Or we feel a sense of shame for calling into question God’s love. Some can get so overwhelmed by doubt that it stirs up more worry and doubt. This is the crazy cycle of doubt. And the longer a Christian rides this crazy cycle, the more ineffective he or she will be for God.

But would it surprise you to know that the Bible includes many examples of doubt? For example, did you know that Abraham doubted God? He even laughed (or mocked) God’s promise that he would have a son in his old age. What about Moses? Or doubting Thomas (as we like to call him)? Did not these men doubt at one time or another in their lives? They did. But the thing is, their doubts didn’t lead them to unbelief. Rather, their doubts led them to a greater journey of faith. 

These stories are recorded in the Bible to help us overcome doubt in each of our lives. No matter if the doubt is big or small, the Word of God is the answer to defeating any kind of doubt you may have. 

Despite the trouble you might be facing with doubt, understand that God is faithful—and He has given you the Spirit of truth to help you walk and grow in a true and lasting relationship with Him. 

However, be mindful that Satan wants to strip away any certainty you have in God and replace it with uncertainty. That’s his goal. 

So, make it a priority to deal with your doubts before they deal with you! The more God’s presence is evident in your life, the less chance doubt will present itself in your life.