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Double-minded or Certain?

God created us to depend on Him. He created us as a temple (body) to house His Holy Spirit. He gave us the ability to think and choose for ourselves. He doesn’t force His Holy Spirit’s way on us; He simply offers us His life. He offers to us His life, character, wisdom, patience, love, joy, peace, gentleness, forgiveness, understanding, kindness, and self-control - through His presence within us.

James 1 simply states the benefits of trusting God and the outcome of doubting God or partially trusting Him. James calls this partially believing God and partially believing in our own logic “double-minded”.

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. James 1:5-8

So if you are tired of uncertainty and looking for stability in your thinking and actions, ask God to show you what your trust is in besides God and what He says. Ask Him to show you your doubts and trust Him for His wisdom. It is free for the taking!