how they work and why they are there

1. doubts
how they work and why they are there

2. doubts are like pain
they are an indicator for my inner condition
welcome pain and doubt
because they warn you about
something that should be
changed
doubts - how they work and why they are there

3. there is good pain
that shows me where something weak in me is
getting stronger
example: after a long run or swim my muscles
hurt because they got stretched
and now they grow
doubts - how they work and why they are there

4. there is good doubt
that shows me where something unclear in me
is getting clearer
example: does he/she really love me?
I actually have strong feelings for
him/her and doubt is pushing me
for action to get assured
[...the muscle is growing...]
doubts - how they work and why they are there

5. there is good doubt
that shows me where something unknown in
me is getting known
example: does God really listen when I pray?
who can tell me?
how do others pray?
do they hear a voice answering?
what does the Bible say about it?
[...the muscle is growing...]
doubts - how they work and why they are there

6. there is good doubt
that shows me where something unsure in me
is getting surer
example: maybe he is not existing at all?
maybe it's all imagination?
how do I know?
do others experience him?
what does the Bible say about it?
[...the muscle is growing...]
doubts - how they work and why they are there

7. there is good doubt
that shows me where something unfinished in
me is getting mature
example: maybe I am not a real believer?
how do real believers look like?
do I know any?
what do I lack?
what does the Bible say about it?
[...the muscle is growing...]
doubts - how they work and why they are there

8. there is good doubt
that shows me where something hidden is
getting revealed
example: maybe I shouldn't play this game?
does it draw me to God or not?
does it help me grow?
why do I feel ashamed?
anything in the Bible?
[...the muscle is growing...]
doubts - how they work and why they are there

9. there is bad pain
that shows me where something is sick that
needs to be cured
example: where are the spots that hurt?
what is the reason?
which is the best remedy?
how long does it take?
is there a good doc?
[...defining and confronting...]
doubts - how they work and why they are there

10. it is true that...
God x-rays me when I let him!
Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Psalm 139:23
Examine me, O LORD, and try me;
Test my mind and my heart.
Psalm 26:2

11. there is bad pain
that shows me where something is broken that
needs to be splinted and healed
which bone is broken?
show me the x-ray!
what is the best splint?
how long does it take?
is there a good doc?
[...defining and confronting...]
doubts - how they work and why they are there

12. it is true that...
I am cared for and healed!
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing
in the heavenly places.
Ephesians 1:3

13. there is bad doubt
that shows me where something is sick in my
inner life that needs to be cured
I can't believe in a loving God
tell me about your dad (x-ray)
reveal the lies in your life
admit and confront them
let the truth speak to you
[define/confront/correct]
doubts - how they work and why they are there

14. it is true that...
I am 100% loved and fully respected!
The Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed
that I came from God. John 16:27
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing
in the heavenly places.
Ephesians 1:3

15. there is bad doubt
that shows me confusion in my understanding
that needs to be put to order
why doesn't God stop war & crime?
inform yourself well
get good teaching
speak with people who know
let the truth speak to you
[define/confront/correct]
doubts - how they work and why they are there

16. it is true that...
God is with me and will make order in my life!
But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed
you, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name,
you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the
rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall
not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
Isaiah 43:1+2

17. grow out of your doubts
describe and define exactly where your doubts
are - don't compromise or drop it
what do I really not understand?
there is an obvious contradiction
I really have no answer to that very question
speak with people who know
be honest to yourself
[define/confront/correct]
doubts - how they work and why they are there

18. it is true that...
God will explain everything to me!
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name,
he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have
said to you.
John 14:26

19. grow out of your doubts
research the truth with all given ambition
begin to trust the Word of God!
research scriptures on a daily, systematic base
read books and interview people who know
be honest to yourself
[define/confront/correct]
doubts - how they work and why they are there

20. it is true that...
things will work together for good for me!
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for
those who are called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28

21. grow out of your doubts
welcome new doubts that cheer you up to
research even more about the truth
begin to trust the Word of God!
research scriptures on a daily, systematic base
read books and interview people who know
be honest to yourself
[define/confront/correct]
doubts - how they work and why they are there

22. grow out of your doubts
it is a life-long process
the truth about life is like the discovery of a
country ! More and more new corners...
be a Columbus, Copernic, Einstein, Gates,
Zuckerberg in regard to the truth of life
[define/confront/correct]
doubts - how they work and why they are there