Comments on: When You’re Not Sure How God Works

By: Richella J Parham

Richella J Parham — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:40:46 +0000

This post resonates deeply with me, Lisa. I believe in being very honest with God, and I think you’re quite right God is undeterred by our uncertainty.

Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I’m featuring you this week!

By: Lisa Blair

Lisa Blair — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:12:59 +0000

This is so true, Lisa, “Uncertainty can be a bridge between here to there. It requires humility to cross over.” May we continue to humbly follow His lead, learn and grow, so that we are transformed into the image of Jesus Christ.

By: Corinne Rodrigues

Corinne Rodrigues — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:24:51 +0000

What a great reflection and sharing, Lisa. I believe that we can pray and ask God for what we want, but trust Him to give us what need. I think we can pray for healing but even more for acceptance of God’s will, for after all He does know what’s best for us.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 01:45:47 +0000

In reply to David.

What a beautiful perspective on uncertainty, David: “It is unruly but it can be a blessing.” That’s how I’m learning to view it as well. I do indeed want to find ways to enjoy and celebrate it rather than trying to immediately turn away from it to get comfortable again.

This warms my heart: “My doubt and uncertainty brought me to God after all, and that is something to celebrate.” Yes!

By: Lois Flowers

Lois Flowers — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:40:49 +0000

Thanks for letting us in on a little of your mental processing about this, Lisa. I’ve seen God work too, but definitely not always in ways I like or appreciate! I think I tend to be more of a worrier than a questioner, but I understand where you’re coming from with this and am grateful that God isn’t bothered by our questions too. ?

By: David

David — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:33:37 +0000

Dear Lisa, Uncertainty can be very upsetting, especially uncertainty about something we hold close to our heart. When I was first starting to move towards faith I found the story of Doubting Thomas reassuring: not only did Jesus respect Thomas’ uncertainty, but so did the community of believers.

Uncertainty is perhaps one of those “gifts”. It is unruly but it can be a blessing. It certainly doesn’t mean you love God less (imho). It could even be a way to express love of God – uncertainty leads to investigation and clarity … and then more uncertainty. Perhaps we need to find a way to enjoy and celebrate it, rather than trying to check it or explain it away.

My doubt and uncertainty brought me to God after all, and that is something to celebrate.

By: JeanWise

JeanWise — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 20:01:50 +0000

wow are you really learning lessons from your word!

By: Linda Stoll

Linda Stoll — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:29:46 +0000

‘I’m not convinced that God is bothered by my questions.’

And isn’t that the most wonderful grace? We can be truly who we are in the light of His presence.

By: Donna B Reidland

Donna B Reidland — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:18:30 +0000

I loved this statement, Lisa, “God is stronger than my weakest doubt.” It reminds me of the beginning of Romans 3, “What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? 4 By no means! Let God be true though every one were a liar, as it is written …”

I’m with you. I don’t believe we can demand anything of God. We need to be more like Job who said, “Though he slay me, I will hope in him.” The only way to do that is to remember that He is not only sovereign but also good and His plans for us are good even when they don’t seem so to us. Thanks for a great post.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:58:42 +0000

“As I walk through this year of Uncertainty as my One Word, I’m learning that making peace with uncertainty is both harder than I ever imagined, but also more necessary than I thought.” I so resonated with this today, Lisa. I am certain God wanted me to read your words. I am uncertain today about a decision I made that led to uncertainty around my next job position (I turned down a second offered position as did not seem the right…but was that the right thing to do?). I pray for wisdom daily, and how to navigate the uncertainty that can lead me to anxiousness. That God can (and does) show up in unexpected ways gives me comfort.