Doubt

I read somewhere that doubts were like little fears trying to come to life, or something like that. It makes sense if you think about it for a moment.

I guess when I have doubts about my writing ability, that can be seen as the same thing as fear of failure or rejection.

When I have doubts that we will ever get beyond one step above homelessness, isn’t that the same thing as fearing God will let me down… that He’s forgotten me, or simply left me here?

Some call it doubt, some call it fear, and most often, you’ll hear me call it a Rabbit Hole.

Whatever we choose to call it, we all face obstacles that can cause us to doubt ourselves, and our fear of failing to overcome sends us down all sorts of rabbit holes to try and wriggle out of things.

I think the bottom line is whether we have enough faith, or maybe enough courage, and/or enough inner fortitude to rise above the things we face.

I think it is a good idea to regularly remind myself to do some self-checks of who and what I am… to God, to others, but very importantly, to myself! If I don’t believe that I am valuable and worthy of love, how can I believe that God feels that way about this daughter of His? Does that make sense? If I don’t I am worthy enough to serve God, it makes it very difficult for me to step out in faith when He asks it of me, because I get too caught up in doubt.

So, for a healthy reminder to regularly sweep out my doubt closet, Note To Self #12 is from one of my favorite authors…

“We are what we believe we are”. C.S. Lewis

Just to make sure I have brought my point across about doubt and about believing in ourselves, I’ve included a song by Lauren Daigle called You Say. I hope to leave you with a reminder for those who need it…