I'll have to admit, this makes me feel a little ashamed. James says that the person that doubts should not receive anything from God, for they are double-minded and unstable. Wow. Seems harsh, doesn't it?
Well, yes and no. Our Lord demands perfection from us, yet he knows we can never achieve it. That's what His salvation is for. But then James asserts, how DARE we be doubtful, wavering children of the King? How dare we think anything but good could come from the trials and problems of life? We know He has been faithful from what He has done in the past, so why would we think anything less now?
And this is where I sigh...
I know there is so much I need to work on in my faith life, and doubting God's will is definitely one of them. But I also know that God is forgiving, more forgiving than any human could ever be. And so I know that no matter how many times I second-guess what He is doing in my life, He will be there, whispering gently, Be still, Courtney. I know what I'm doing. Let go and TRUST me.
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Everyone's discoveries and weaknesses/strengths in their faith lives are different, and God knows right where you're at. Thankfully, He won't stop urging you in his own unique ways until you're where He wants you.
ReplyDeleteNo one and nothing is ever out of his control and he's got your story worked out to the end already. :)
You are loved, sweet sister.