DIffusing OUr Doubts!

Diffusing Our Doubts!
Have you ever doubted God? At some point, we all have or will! The Apostle Thomas was dealing with doubt after the Resurrection when Jesus appeared and said these words to him and us. Doubt often creeps in when our expectations aren't met or we think God will act a certain way. So, how should we diffuse our occasional doubts? First, we must discern the actual cause of our doubt. Is our doubt being caused because God isn't behaving like we think He should? We must all remember God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours! Secondly, we should always clarify our doubts with other mature Christians.
Friends, our doubts become more ominous when separated from other believers. That's why it's so important to be engaged at church and not just be a spectator. We must be around other worshipers who can help and encourage us when we stumble or falter in our faith. We must never forget "iron sharpens iron" as Proverbs 27:17 tells us. Even when doubt creeps in, or our faith flounders and we struggle to believe, God still loves and believes in us! God's Holy Word assures us, "If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself" (2Tim. 2:13). Remember these simple steps and God's blessed promises when those inevitable moments of doubt creep in.
Eastertide Blessings,
​Fr. Greg

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