ask for help and be honest…

ask GOD and others for help. and be honest with GOD.

there’s a story in the bible about a father who came to JESUS CHRIST to plea for HIS help for his son. i love what this father said to JESUS, “i do believe. help my unbelief.” he had a heart to believe, to have faith. would you help me? i have this problem with doubt. JESUS responded to him and HE healed his son.

it’s not out of bounds for you when you’re wrestling with questions and issues to go to GOD and say, “would you strengthen my faith?” james 4.2 (niv) says, you do not have, because you do not ask GOD. go to GOD, not as a last resort but as your first priority. say, “GOD, lead me to wisdom to help me get answers. bring me to people who can help me in my life to strengthen my faith.”

and ask other CHRISTians for help too. that’s why small groups are so important. they’re little conclaves of safety where you can be honest with each other and say, “everybody seems to believe… but i have some doubts.” nobody’s going to condemn you. nobody’s going to judge you. they will encourage you and pray with you. they’ll help you get answers and help your process your struggle. that’s what community is about. james 5.16 (lb) says, admit your faults to one another and pray for each other. it says, so that you may be healed.

just a thought from the front porch…