Doubting

Doubting. It's a natural human emotion when the radar goes off that something may be out of balance. We do so when we cannot visibly see the proof for the hypothesis in front of us. Unfortunately, we tend to look down on those that are in a state of doubt. We think, "why can't they just see that it will work out." Yet, we forget that maybe even just a few seconds ago, we were in a very similar state of doubt, possibly on a different subject.

We are encouraged in the bible to be people that are not tossed easily in the wind of change. However, I write today to remind you, that it also says, to have mercy on those that do doubt. We are to have grace and love when we find ourselves unsure of things and for those around us that are in the same predicament. We are not an epic failure when we find ourselves without enough faith for the day. It is this state that we can decide to either embrace and ask for help or we can just let our hearts get hardened.

So, I encourage you to really listen to the fears and doubts of those around you. It is a tangible state that really needs the help and prayer of others. We all doubt. It is only by embracing our own human condition and recognizing it in others that we can move past it.

Love takes many forms. One of the best ways we can show love for each other and for ourselves is by accepting that we will have moments of doubt and fear. When we recognize that the emotion is there, we can then see what is causing it and bring it to God in prayer. Even the most faithful, have moments of doubt.