(CS4U) East Doubt

 

Easy Doubt   The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" Luke 17:5   Why does doubt come so easily? 1) Because doubters are easy to find. How many real friends of faith do you have? Probably not enough. The people around us usually tend to focus on the obstacles, opening the door to doubt. Once that wave gets going, everybody rides it. 2) Because doubting satisfies our need for self-protection. Nobody likes to be wrong, to get hurt, to fail, so our subconscious reasoning goes like this, "It is easier not to trust God, to lower my expectations, then I will not be disappointed." But you are disappointed, are you not? Why? Because of your doubt! 3) Because doubting is passive. You do not wake up in the morning and say, "Today I am going to doubt God." No, doubt moves into a vacuum. It takes over when you do not do the right things. Listen: "faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God" (Romans 10:17). If you do not keep your nose in God's Word you will constantly be assailed by doubts. 4) Because doubting is contagious. It is easier to catch than the common cold. Its carriers are words. Solomon writes, "You are trapped by your own words" (Proverbs 6:2). Words either build you up or tear you down. For example: a) "what will I do?" versus "In God's strength I can handle it" b) "It is awful!" versus "It is a learning experience!" c) "I see no way out!" versus "It is not too big for God." Your words determine the spiritual climate of your life. So, to move from doubt to faith, start eliminating any unscriptural sentiment from your vocabulary.   Prayer Heavenly Father, help me to not be influenced by those who have little or no faith in what you can do and DO DO. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen   Prayer Heavenly Father, shape and mold my character as I seek to be faithful in doing your will. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen

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