THE SOVEREIGN, IRRESISTIBLE GRACE OF GOD (PART 2)
August 25, 2018
SEEK PROTECTION AGAINST TEMPTATION
August 27, 2018

HOW CAN I STOP DOUBTING GOD AND HIS PROMISES?

 
August 26th 2018

“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind” - James 1:6


I have heard people argue on whether God really exist. Some have also dismissed the truth about whether the scriptures can be of any benefits to us. So many questions begin for answers! Like these people, so many of us feel this way but would rather prefer to hide our feelings. The reason you may doubt God is because you cannot see Him and this makes you doubt the existence of His word as well. Very many times, by some divine opportunity, we are allowed to go through certain experiences in life in order to prove to us that God truly exists. Still, we remain on the threshold of our inner temple where Christ dwells. While some can hear Jesus knocking the doors of their hearts waiting to be admitted in, and have in fact, opened for Him to come and dine with them, some close their ears or seal off their minds completely away from the yearning of our Lord. As you continue to devote to God through daily prayers and study of His word, you definitely will experience God very quickly than those who have not so applied themselves. But you need a measure of faith in order to have a supernatural encounter with God. The issues of doubts and faith are quite complex. But the fact remains that when we doubt God and His revelations, we stop God from working for us. It is true that God exists, and it is true that God has plans for everyone – not withstanding religion or ideological biases.


What is simply requested from us is to believe that He is, and He will hear us when we call on Him. “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen”. (Hebrews 11:11). With faith, we have “assurance” and “conviction.” we are sure of fulfillment, even though we have not seen the evidence with our eyes. Quite frankly, the word of God is God, and is already established. God is everywhere and in all things; therefore, the evidence of God is NOT lost on us. To overcome doubts, first, you must trust God absolutely like children would trust their parents. God is perfect and free from human imperfection. He is full of love and grace. Therefore, God is ready and willing to reveal Himself to us. Secondly, continually seek God through studying the scriptures and prayers. This is because the word of God is God; and God also manifest as Jesus and the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is ever present to teach the scriptures, but only when we are ready to open up to the Spirit. When you do these things, your doubtful mind will gradually become stable. Today’s says, “Have Faith“. Therefore, if you are going through a trial or temptation, that is causing you to doubt God, cry out to God. He is faithful. He will never leave or forsake you. Simply say to God; “I BELIEVE YOU HAVE DONE IT ALREADY! “ AMEN


Prayer
Father in the name of Jesus Christ, I declare I am greatly empowered by the Holy Spirit and I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and savior of the world. Lord, I decree no confusion or fear shall eat up this revelation from my heart. Father, today I reject, and renounce any false teaching and deceitful manipulations of my understanding of God, His written word and Jesus Christ. Lord, I declare the promises of God are manifesting in my life right NOW and the Holy Spirit counsels and empower me. Amen.


Further Reading - Hebrews 11:6

 
 
 
Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi
Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi
Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi was born in Nigeria to Patrick Abuda Obeakemhe and Juliana Fatimatu Obeakemhe, both from Ogbona Town. With a master’s degree in law, she was called to the bar at the age of twenty-two, and she is currently the principle partner of the law firm Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi & Associates. She is also the founder of two philanthropic organizations: the Living Waters Mission and the Rose Croix Foundation. In addition to law, Lawrence-Dokpesi was drawn to spiritual pursuits at an early age, having begun studying philosophy, theology, chaplaincy, and spirit therapy by the age of eighteen. Inspired by her spiritual calling, she has produced ten intensively researched manuscripts on spiritual matters. Although Understanding the Spiritual was the last to be written, it is the first to be published. Lawrence-Dokpesi is a mother and a wife living in the city of Abuja, Nigeria.

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