The steady spirit.

Do we ever doubt God? What does the Bible say about us when we doubt? The Bible simply calls us a double-minded person. It is in James 1:6-8: "You must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind." When God blesses us with a miracle or a supernatural intervention, we are so happy and our prayers become powerful. We are able to feel God's presence. But when we are sad and doubtful, we end up questioning His presence. However, God is always there.

An author named Rebecca Brown says that when she doubted the Father's love, thinking that He was angry at her and had forsaken her, she trembled at how she imagined the Father God in such a way. In our weakness, we have our loving God Jesus as a sympathetic High Priest. He strengthens us and encourages us to pray again. "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin" (Heb. 4:15). According to 2 Timothy 1:7: "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." It is very clear that God wants us to have a sound mind—a mind with no doubt or worry, a mind free in Christ.In Psalms 51:10-12: "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me." Here, David talks about losing his joy. He felt abandoned. He prays to God to give him a willing spirit. Only those who have the Holy Spirit can explain the joy He brings to our lives. How good our God is to us. May He help us to overcome our double-mindedness, doubt, and disbelief. May He give us a sound mind and a steady spirit that does not waver at anything.

Dear God,Help us to abide and rest assured in your words always. May we never doubt or waver about anything. May you bless us with the strength that comes from your Holy Spirit. May we never lose the joy of our salvation. Thank you, dear Jesus, for being our sympathetic priest. Thank you, dear Holy Spirit, for the joy and sound mind you give us. Thank you, dear Father, for your unfailing love. In Jesus' name, we thank you. Amen.