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Your Question:
What's the right decision when I'm torn between my faith and my fear?
Answer:
As a pastor and a man of faith, I've seen many people struggle with fear and doubt. When you're torn between your faith and your fear, it's essential to take a step back and examine your heart. Often, our fear is rooted in unbelief - a lack of trust in God's promises and goodness. Confessing those fears as unbelief is the first step towards overcoming them. As I've learned from Scripture, we need to identify what's keeping us from making a decision and take a deep spiritual breath. We need to remember God's assurance and promises, and not let our fears cloud our thinking. When I'm faced with fear, I remind myself of God's love and faithfulness, and I seek to understand His perspective on the situation. I also seek the guidance of other strong believers, knowing that where two or three are gathered together in the name of the Lord, He is there in the midst of them. Ultimately, faith always triumphs, whether or not circumstances change. If God wants to deliver us from our fears, He can do it. But even if He doesn't, He will go with us through the tough times, and we can trust in His goodness and sovereignty. As I've learned from my own experiences, making a decision and then making it work is key to growing in faith. By taking steps of faith, even when we're afraid, we can trust that God will guide us and strengthen our faith.
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