DOUBTING

"But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind" (James 1:6).

 

If you are going through a difficult time, it would be wise to stop and ask God what He is accomplishing in your life.  It would be wise, before you make any decisions, to find out which way He thinks that you should go.  But when you ask Him, do your best to trust that His guidance is correct.  Try not to second-guess the Almighty--It usually doesn't go well.  The word, "doubt" in James 1:6 literally means, "divided"--to be drawn in more than one direction.  Look at this way, you're asking God what to do, while at the same time you're thinking about what you are going to do just in case you don't like God's idea.  You are doubting--or as James says in our verse today--you're drifting all over the place--being blown around by your circumstances.

 

Today, remind yourself often that God loves you and that He can be trusted to guide your life.  Get in the Word today and seek to know His will.  Find a promise, or a command, or a truth about who God is.  Before, He even tells you what to do, determine that you will do it--no matter what!