simple requests

There was a time in my life when I became so confused, and full of doubt that I did not know who God was, and even had doubts about if there was a God.

I read a book about Bible prophecy, and end times, and it was with the intention of finding proof that the Bible is true. But although the Bible is full of fulfilled prophecies, that still did not take away my doubts. I can´t remember what all I did to try to take away my doubts, but nothing worked.

And so I finally gave up. I told God, ¨I cannot believe, and I need your help. I am so confused, and I need you to show me what is true.¨ It did not happen immediately, but over months and years God has, and continues to show me the truth, and make himself real to me. And not only that, I am getting to know God, little by little.

What is interesting is that all those doubts and confusion came right after I started becoming serious about living my life for God. I believe that satan came to destroy what God was doing in me, and so I think his plan was to confuse me so maybe I would follow a lie.

But I asked God to show me the truth, and take away my doubts. It was a sincere request, and I believe it was what God was waiting for.

One thing I wanted to add. In Exodus 33, Moses is speaking to God, and says ¨Show me your glory¨. That is a simple request, but also a huge one. I believe that is like saying to God ¨I want to know you... I want to see into your heart¨. And God gave Moses what he wanted.

So if you are wanting truth, and for God to show himself to you, you should simply ask for it...

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." -Matthew 11.28-30 NIV