Hollywood Prayer Network On DoubtSample

QUESTION YOUR DOUBTS THEY MAY NOT BE YOURS!

"There was a castle called Doubting Castle, the owner whereof was Giant Despair."  John Bunyan

PRAY:  Dear God, I know that the enemy lies to me and fills me with doubt. But I need Your help to be alert and of sober mind, so I don't believe his lies. As he prowls around me like a roaring lion I need Your Holy Spirit to give me wisdom, discernment, and confidence in You so that the enemy will not outwit me. I am not unaware of his schemes, but I need You to give me the strength to fight off the lies and to rest in Your truth. Thank You for keeping my eyes and heart on You alone. Amen

REFLECT:  Have you thought about the spiritual world in which we are all living and how it's even more powerful than our physical world? In that spiritual world the enemy is always attacking our heart, soul, mind, and emotions with his lies and temptations. Think about how you can arm yourself with God's truths so that doubt won't take over in any area of your life. Be aware of the devil's schemes and pray to God to keep you strong, keep your mind clear, and your heart full of confidence in Him in every situation, conversation, and decision. Your choice is either to doubt who God is and what He can do, or to be alert and sober of mind, resting in the palm of His almighty hand. The devil is prowling, but God has already won the battle and He loves you so much. There is nothing to doubt.

ACT:  Take a piece of paper and make two columns. The top left says WHEN I DOUBT. The top right says WHEN I'M ALERT AND OF SOBER MIND. Then write down whatever comes to mind in both columns. Know that when you are alert and of sober mind, you're not confused, you don't question, but you make clear decisions and take direct action. When you're doubting things seem fuzzy, the options aren't clearly defined and the lines start blurring in your mind. So, write in your columns and see where you need prayer and where you can praise God for His definitive presence in your life. It should be a fun exercise to see where and when you fully trust God and where you haven't let go of control. When we completely trust God we don't experience doubt. It's when the enemy is prowling around that the confusion and doubt creep in or barge in. Pray over your list.