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Karen Robuck writes with disarming honesty about a lifelong struggle with doubt \u2014 doubting God’s love, His care, her worth as a mother, a wife, an employee. What finally helped wasn’t trying harder or praying more, but becoming what she calls an “honest doubter”: someone willing to investigate, confess, and actively clear out the thoughts and fears that keep doubt alive.<\/p>\n
This article originally appeared in the<\/em> Just Between Us Weekly Digital Magazine<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n By Karen Robuck<\/p>\n \u201cWhen in doubt, throw it out.\u201d Many times, this simple rhyme has gone through my head as I cleaned out the refrigerator. Yet one sleepless night, a question surfaced: how can I apply that phrase to my faith life?<\/p>\n I have struggled with doubt for most of my adult life.<\/p>\n When I felt overwhelmed, the enemy told me God didn\u2019t love me. When trials came, he told me God didn\u2019t care. When he reminded me of my parenting mistakes, I doubted my abilities as a mother. When my boss criticized me, I doubted my worth. When I let the housework pile up, I doubted myself as a wife.<\/p>\n We all doubt for one reason or another. Maybe, like me, you doubt your self-worth. Maybe you\u2019re trapped in legalism. Maybe, like me, you have chosen to keep them to yourself. After all, no one else would understand. They would tell you to pray more. But what if you\u2019re not even sure your prayers are going anywhere?<\/p>\n Want more encouragement? Read the full article in<\/em> Just Between Us Magazine on Substack<\/em><\/a>\u2014your weekly source of biblical encouragement for women.<\/em><\/p>\n Read the Full Article in the Magazine \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n