Do We Still Doubt?
Almighty God, our Father, we have seen you in the changed lives of the disciples, and in growth of the church from eleven men in Jerusalem to a world-wide fellowship; but sometimes we still doubt. In our own day we have seen missionaries leave to follow you, but sometimes we still doubt. We have seen confirmed skeptics changed into compassionate Christians, but sometimes we still doubt. We have seen the burning joy of men and women who have survived torture and persecution for their faith, but sometimes we still doubt. Father, use each experience of doubt to build up our faith. You do not call us to blind belief, but to a faith we can prove through the help of your Holy Spirit. May we persevere in looking for answers in the right places and from the right people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.