Dear Thoughts… Day 11
Doubts
“When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer” Psalm 94:19
There once was a man who walked the earth with Jesus. Though he witnessed many miracles, healing, and divine revelations from the Son of God Himself – he still doubted what his fellow disciples told him, was indeed true. Many of us think, “How could Thomas have doubted that it was truly Jesus standing in front of Him?” When the actual thought should be, “Why am I doubting God?”
A negative, doubting thought pattern occurs when lies become the catalyst in your thinking. But doubt does not need to be perceived negatively. I have learned when I doubt something, it is a warning the Holy Spirit gives me. To investigate it a little further to find the truth. Jesus willing held out His hands for Thomas to put his fingers in the marks etched by the nails. Willingly giving Thomas the Truth to set his mind at ease. Comforting Him and renewing his hope and cheer.
Dear Thoughts… I will not allow lies to turn my doubts into negativity anymore. Instead, I will take it as an opportunity to search for the Truth behind what I am doubting. Jesus willing holds out His hands for me too so His comfort can renew my hope and cheer. Showing me the Truth. The Way. The Light.
Prayer: Father, so many things in this world stands contradictory to what Your Word says. Making me – just like Thomas – doubt at times. But today I want to thank You that I can stand before You with my doubts and Jesus willingly displaying His hands to show me the truth. Giving me His comfort renewing my hope and cheer. Amen.
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