Overcoming Doubt

 Doubt ... it is unwelcome encounter, but a often-familiar place to dwell. The dictionary defines the word doubt as "to lack confidence in; to consider unlikely; to fear or suspect."

I have been pondering doubt in relation to my faith and the faith with which I am to pray. The Bible says we are to walk by faith and not by sight; we are to believe even when it doesn't appear to be so; we are to trust that God hears and moves when we ask Him in Jesus' name. I aspire to have all faith, but I often find myself entertaining doubt. That "what if" that slinks uninvited into mind on occasion.

Hebrews 11:1 says "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." God tells us, too, that with only faith as a mustard seed ... the tiniest of seeds ... we can move a mountain. Wow, do I even dare to test that theory? Can I move a mountain with the smallest amount of faith? And, then there is that inkling of doubt. I want solid faith every day of my life!

The Lord is so good to remind me of the "mountains" that have been moved, even removed, through my prayer with simply the faith of a mustard seed.  And, as each of those mountains disappears from view, my faith grows stronger, my trust becomes more solid and I am assured that the God who created the Universe has inclined His ear to the cry of my heart. He cares so deeply for me that when I ask Him, even with a whisper of faith, He hears and He answers.

Do you struggle with doubt? We all do at one time or another. Why not let the Lord move you from doubt, to mustard-seed faith, to the assurance that your prayers are heard and answered. Invite Him today to strengthen your faith, remove your doubt and enable you to walk in the power and authority that has been given to you as a Daughter of the King of Kings.

Here is what He has to say to you today:

My Precious Daughter,

Doubt is not your portion. No, beloved child, faith and trust are what I desire for your life. You are to believe things are not as they appear; that you are to keep your eyes focused on Me, for I have all the answers. That, dear one, is faith. To believe even when you don't see it - even though it has not yet happened.

Have I not proven Myself a true and faithful Father? Have I not shown My promises to be trustworthy time and time again? The smallest faith - mustard-seed faith - is all I require, beloved. Hold fast to that tiny seed and watch it flourish as I water it with My love, My promise.

Beloved you can have all faith. You must tell doubt to leave -  never to return. And, you must say this over and over until doubt no longer clouds your mind.

Trust Me, dear one, for I am who I say and My promises are always "yes and amen." I am here for you, as I have said, holding you faithfully in My arms. I shall  not let you go.

Doubt is not your portion. No, beloved child, faith and trust are what I desire for you life.

I love you.



Matt. 17:20 - for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.

Luke 13:19 - "It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and put in his garden; and it grew and became a large tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches."

 2 Chr. 1:20 - For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.