Hollywood Prayer Network On DoubtSample

JESUS IS PATIENT WHEN WE DOUBT

"Doubt discovers difficulties which it never solves; it creates hesitancy, despondency, despair. Its progress is the decay of comfort, the death of peace. "Believe!" is the word which speaks life into a man, but doubt nails down his coffin. Charles Spurgeon "

PRAY:  Oh Lord, You are amazing. You understand us so well that You address the very issues with which we all struggle. We all doubt, we all need proof of Your love and power, and You know that. Thank You that You are patient with each of us and You show us mercy when we doubt. Thank You for giving me Thomas as a role model of someone whom I can relate to. You loved Thomas so much, knowing that he doubted You. So, I thank You that You love me the same way, even when I doubt. I want to trust You more, lean on You, turn to You and rest in You more often. Help me to do that, in Your name. Amen.

REFLECT:  Visualize this verse. "Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Isn't Jesus gentle and patient? Can you imagine Him lovingly guiding Thomas's hand to the very spot on His side that revealed His divinity? He's not mad at Thomas. He's not disappointed. There is no judgement in His statement. He wants to help Thomas through his unbelief. That's how He is with all of us. He loves us SO MUCH that everything He says and does to us is loving, patient, gentle, and kind. Isn't it amazing that Jesus loves you even as you doubt?! When you know that you are not disappointing Him when you doubt, you can let go of your doubt more easily. It's not as big a deal as you think, so be easy on yourself and choose, moment by moment, to trust Him. You'll watch the doubt slowly disappear......

ACT:  Sit alone for 5 minutes and visualize Jesus holding your hand, guiding you through a storm, covering your head from the rain, wrapping his cloak around you to keep you dry, and constantly telling you not to worry, not to be afraid, not to question. Feel Him putting His arms around you and telling you how much He loves you. Rest in His love, know that He's keeping His eye out for you, He's walking with you wherever you go and He knows everything you're facing right now. Stay where you are until you can sense His presence, His peace, and His love. Do you feel it? He's right there with you right now. There is no need to doubt!