doubt? or hope?

what is it? 

why do we doubt so much?

the dictionary defines it as:

• –verb (used with object)
  

  1.	to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.

  2.	to distrust.

  3.	Archaic. to fear; be apprehensive about.

  –verb (used without object)

  4.	to be uncertain about something; be undecided in opinion or belief.

  –noun

  5.	a feeling of uncertainty about the truth, reality, or nature of something.

  6.

  distrust.

  7.	a state of affairs such as to occasion uncertainty.

  8.	Obsolete. fear; dread.

what does doubt cost us?

Ralph Waldo Emerson said:  “Our distrust is very expensive.”

did it cost you a relationship?

a close relationship with Christ?

an emptiness in your heart?

years of heartache?

goals not accomplished or even attempted?

low self-esteem?

what can you do about doubt?

counteract your doubt with HOPE.

Where do you place your HOPE?

have HOPE in Christ.

HOPE in your future.

HOPE in a God that loves you and wants the best for you.

step out.

step out and trust Him.

Isaiah 40:31 says “but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

Jeremiah 29:11 says “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.”