Cherie, what is it that you are actually doubting regarding faith in Jesus? Do you not believe or are you not entirely sure that you believe? If you could be more specific it would be helpful.
I do think that when we get caught up in ourselves and focus on ourselves, then doubt might creep in because we are totally unworthy of God's love, His grace and His sacrifice for us. We can do nothing at all to win God's favor aside from accepting that we are unworthy and reaching out your empty hand to accept His gift.
When you reach the point of total brokenness because you can see yourself as you are, a sinner who is not worthy of anything, the Lord will lift you up and you needn't focus on yourself anymore, but keep your eyes solely on Jesus. I believe our doubt is a result of self-centeredness instead of Christ-centeredness.
Interesting points you raise.
With your second paragraph I totally agree with the focus.
With the focus comes back on ourselves then it's not on Jesus.
Basically we move out of the zone. The zone being the focus.
In golf, golfers focus on all aspects of their game so when they play it's natural.
When things start to go wrong they try to correct it, so they start to tweak what is natural to them to something that is not. Simple thing like adjusting their grip.
Therefore out of the zone.
The same is for us.
But why so?
The list can be long and quite complicated and deep.
I think I disagree with the thoughts you concerning being unworthy.
This comes across to me as if we should always feel that way as believers.
I would say this is not the case because I say we are worthy of Gods love and acceptance, not based on what we do, who we are or think we are.
If we live that way then it's a burden we are carrying and a weight.
We are worthy based on our faith as result of accepting Jesus.
I always say to people that as a result of God is our Father, we are children of God just like Jesus.
God loves us as much as he loves Jesus, and nothing can separate us from that love.
That's the foundation of our lives, that's the zone we should always be in.
When we come out of that zone we must always come back to it regardless of feelings.
We are not sinners in the eyes of God but Saints, he sees us as he see Jesus.
We are hidden in him.
You say
"I believe our doubt is a result of self-centeredness instead of Christ-cenreredness"
Totally agree.
Couple of posts seem indicate works/actions and/or lack of them indicate we have no faith.
If we always put the focus on that then the focus is off Jesus.
Keep the focus on Jesus then works will follow.
We are children of God because of works, we are children because of Jesus.
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