Reflections on Doubt

Never doubt that God through our trials reveals us to ourselves. And, more importantly, reveals to us how He sees us and how deeply He longs for us to draw nigh to Him.
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"Christ in you, the hope of glory." Christ. In. You. What is it that He's asking you to do that you think is impossible? "And for this purpose also I labor, striving (agonizing), according to His working, which in power works within me."
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God is not afraid of specific prayer requests. Praying in generalities too often reveals my distrust of His love and wisdom. (Not to mention His omniscience.) "Lord, help my unbelief."  Maybe I don't see answers to prayer because I actually never ask Him for anything? 
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The ultimate test of our faith and love and worship is will we do anything that God asks us to do--without hesitation. Like Abraham, will we rise "early in the morning" to follow His command, to journey to the mountain of sacrifice. 
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We are too quick to question God's wisdom and love in the midst of the trial. May the Spirit empower us to always testify to what we know is true about our God--even at the height of the struggle, in our darkest hour. He will prove to be exactly who He claims to be--and more. Like Job, bow the knee to His presence.and His power. 
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 God can turn the laughter of doubt into the laughter of joy. In quiet humility count your Isaacs. And laugh with joy.