Growing With Doubt! with Pastor Mel Svendsen
Growing With Doubt! with Pastor Mel Svendsen
Bottom Line:
Jesus Christ is the central figure of the world, the church, and our individual lives. He is worthy of our full attention and best efforts to develop a stronger relationship with Him! This is best accomplished when we face our doubts head-on and deal with them!
1. Recognize that you are not alone if you experience times of doubt and struggle in your faith. Matthew 11:1-3; Matthew 11:10-11
Doubt Defined:
“uncertainty of belief or opinion that undermines and interferes with right decision-making and motivation.”
2. Remember to take your faith-struggles to the Lord (and to mature believers). Matthew 11:3
3. Recommit to finding answers to your struggles in the Word of God itself. Matthew 11:4-6; Ps 73
A. Release your past hurts/hangups that cannot be changed. Philippians 3:13
B. Respond rightly to your negative/destructive thoughts. Romans 12:2
C. Refocus on your eternal potential while in your faith struggle. 1 Timothy 1:18-19
D. Rejoice in God’s promises as you move forward
faithfully. Hebrews 10:23
4. Realize that not every "faith question” will be answered in this life. Matthew 11:6
Steps to confront your doubt effectively:
Face the source of your doubt.
Ask God and others for help with your doubts.
Initiate steps to grow from this struggle.
Trust God if the struggle has no definitive remedy.
Have an open heart to what God wants to teach you.
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