Faith

Published on 06/07/2008

Well, it's been a very long time since I've written anything here! That's partly because I haven't been on any trips or done anything super exciting lately. More significant, though, is that my thoughts as of late have been troubled more often than not and haven't been the kinds of thoughts I've felt like sharing. My faith has been shaken up pretty severely over the past six months or so. I have started having doubts about things I've never really doubted before. This has really scared me. So, I'm writing now, and that doesn't mean that I've overcome the doubts that I've been facing, but it means I am encouraged.

My friend Phil--one of my best friends for nearly twenty years--has always been someone I could talk to and share my struggles with in detail. We've had many good conversations lately. I have also thanked God for my much newer friend Audra. She and I are encouraging each other to spend time reading the Bible, even though we're a couple hours drive apart these days. And I am seeking God, praying that He will teach me how to hear His voice and how to know the truth. I believe He has already started answering. The other night the thought came to my mind, "The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want." This verse that I had memorized from the Bible--from the beginning of Psalm 23--played in my mind several times. The words I emphasized above were the ones that were emphasized in my head. I saw myself as a sheep who is pretty helpless and not too bright, and I heard that God is the one who takes care of me, personally. In my mind's eye I saw Him caring for me. That has been my comfort this past week. I hope you all are doing well. Thanks for reading.