When doubts creep in, they nag me the worst as I reassure Orison with utmost gravity that Jesus is real and near.
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John Murphy wrote @ April 4, 2008 at 5:50 am
Doubts about the faith? Or doubts about the particular choices you’re making in life? I’m not sure which you mean AP, although ultimately it doesn’t really matter. What you believe and the choices you make will both affect the lad (one of the scary things about being a father).
By the way, never be afraid of doubs. Frederick Beuchner wrote, “The opposite of faith is not doubt, the opposite of faith is unbelief. Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith. They keep it alive. They keep it moving.”
Scott G wrote @ April 4, 2008 at 8:33 am
Jesus is honored when you affirm the truth about Him that you do not always feel. Isn’t that called faith? Orrison will be blessed as you continue on that path.
I’m old; you’re not. This blog helps me. Jesus is real and near!
gary wrote @ April 4, 2008 at 9:04 am
Yes. I think I know exactly what you mean. I have a young daughter and I the gravity of what I am teaching/saying to her the most when it is a situation where I reassure her that God is real and is in control of whatever situation we are discussing.
Adam wrote @ April 4, 2008 at 11:32 am
its my greatest fear in the ministry - when conflict or suffering are near - will the “weight” I feel and the pain we experience cause my 6 year old daughter or 2 year old son (although I worry more about the older one at this point)to doubt the goodness of God and the fullness of life in Him, even serving Him and His Body?
I’ve experienced worry and fear - I want them to see through Daddy’s tears - to the sustaining grace and passion that causes him to persevere - and see that and say “Jesus is amazing” rather than “this sucks, why would Jesus let this happen?” I’ve often tried to hide the tears to “protect” them…yet I affirm the promise that His power is made perfect in weakness and His grace will be sufficient - even my most faithful and strong days as a father are insufficient and I must desparately rely on our Heavenly Father…
sorry for the lack of brevity - thanks for this blog Abraham…
jamsco wrote @ April 4, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Abraham, let’s say you are dead wrong and Jesus is not real. How are you hurting yourself or Orison by affirming this falsehood?
Ignorance is not necessarily damaging.
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