“The father instantly replied, ‘I do believe, but help me not to doubt!’” Mark 9:24

We can be honest with God when we have doubts.  He knows we have them.  The father in this story is replying to Jesus’ statement in verse 23 “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?”  Jesus asked.  “Anything is possible if a person believes.”  Jesus went ahead and healed the man’s son even though he admitted to having doubts.

Everyday I weigh the statements and comments my husband makes and then with my own understanding make judgments whether or not He is moving toward Christ or away from him.  This is a trap because Satan also put thoughts into my head and they are always negative.  So when I constantly analyze my husband’s spiritual condition on a daily basis I find myself  constantly feeling doubtful.

Thankfully, I am able to use my daily quiet time to refocus and refill with God’s promises and this verse in Mark chapter 9 gives me hope that even if I have doubts He will still work His miracles.  Memorizing scripture has also been an enormous help when those doubtful thoughts come into my head throughout the day!

-Kristy