Belief - When You Starting Doubting What You Believe
- J. A. Fisch
- Jan 22
- 2 min read
Scripture:
“But when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were terrified.
But Jesus came and touched them, saying, ‘Rise, and have no fear.’”
— Matthew 17:6–7
Additional reading: John 6:68 • Hebrews 13:8 • Psalm 73:2–3 • Matthew 11:2–3 • John 20:25 • Jude 1:22 • Proverbs 11:12
Intro:
Have you ever reached a moment where your entire belief system felt unstable?
You still want to believe —
but prayer feels unanswered,
suffering feels pointless,
and God feels distant
Doubt creeps in quietly.
Not rebellion — confusion.
Not hatred — grief.
And slowly, belief feels harder to hold.
I Believe, Jesus, Help My Lack of Belief
We often assume God will answer the way we imagine He should.
When He doesn’t, disappointment rattles us.
But Scripture reminds us:
we anchor ourselves in what we know, not in what we understand.
When Peter didn’t understand, he still knew where home was:
“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” (John 6:68)
Jesus has not changed.
The same Christ who walked with doubting disciples then
walks with struggling believers now (Hebrews 13:8).
Doubt itself is not the enemy.
Silence is.
God’s greatest servants wrestled deeply:
John the Baptist questioned
Thomas hesitated
Jeremiah lamented
Asaph nearly lost his footing
Yet God did not abandon them — and He will not abandon you.
The danger comes when doubt turns inward, unspoken, and isolating.
“Have mercy on those who doubt.” (Jude 1:22)
Questioning God does not mean leaving Him.
But walking away without seeking Him does.
God can handle your honesty.
He already knows your heart.
Do not confuse grieving expectations with losing faith.
Grief can refine belief — if it is brought to Him.
Bring the questions.
Bring the disappointment.
Bring the pain.
Just don’t walk away.
Reflection Questions:
Have you been honest with God about your doubts — or have you kept them silent?
Are you grieving unmet expectations, or questioning God’s character?
What would it look like to bring your struggle to God instead of away from Him?
Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus,
I bring You my questions, my disappointment, and my confusion.
I do not understand everything — and I do not want to leave You.
Meet me in my doubt.
Anchor my heart in truth.
Help me stay close, even when belief feels hard.
In the name of Jesus. Amen.
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