“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Bible Verses About Being Doubtful
Faith Over Doubt
Sometimes we feel doubt creeping into our hearts and minds. Doubt can cloud our faith and pull us away from God’s promises. We may find ourselves questioning if God truly has a plan for us or if He hears our prayers. It is essential to remember that faith triumphs over doubt. Each one of us will face moments when we doubt our abilities or God’s presence in our lives. However, we can find reassurance through scripture that calls us to firmly believe in God’s faithfulness. By relying on His word, we can extinguish doubt with faith. We can seek strength in God’s plan and remind ourselves that trusting Him can lead us to peace and confidence.
Mark 11:23
“Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.” – Mark 11:23
Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1
James 1:6
“But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” – James 1:6
Matthew 21:21
“Jesus replied, ‘Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, “Go, throw yourself into the sea,” and it will be done.'” – Matthew 21:21
Romans 10:17
“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” – Romans 10:17
Trusting in God’s Promises
Sometimes, our doubts reveal a deeper concern within us about whether God’s promises are truly for us. We question if what He said in His word applies to our unique situations. Remember that God’s promises are immutable and extend to everyone who believes in Him. He invites us to trust that He is unchanging and eternally faithful. In those moments of doubt, we can look back to God’s word where His promises are laid out clearly. By resting in His promises, we can receive so much reassurance and encouragement. As we affirm our faith in what He has declared, we find comfort in knowing we are never alone.
Psalms 119:50
“My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.” – Psalms 119:50
2 Corinthians 1:20
“For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ. And so through him the ‘Amen’ is spoken by us