A battle I'm sure all Christians face… doubt. Am I doing what God wants me to do? Is this where I am suppose to be in life?
Ever since I committed to going on the world race, I have been hit with the questions and doubts of non-believers about this whole trip. Why would you leave the U.S. for a whole year? Can't you just do the same thing here in America? Why would you give up your job, school, and comforts for something like this?
I am sure I am not the only racer who has had these encounters, which honestly can be very frustrating and upsetting. Over the course of the past few months I have found better ways to answer these questions and take on the difficult questions people may have.
I do believe that this is where God wants me to be…otherwise I wouldn't have Satan trying to hit me doubt every turn I make. He always tries to trip you up when you are starting down a path that is meant to glorify God. Christ never said following him would be easy…he definitely says opposite and that's when you have to rely on faith and faith alone..faith in God's power and control.
I had a friend and fellow sister in Christ give me some good advice..read James… and wow was she totally right!!
He absolutely doesn't wait long within the first few verses to lay it out clearly….
"Consider it pure joy my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like the waves of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do." -James 1:2-8
