“If you want to get warm you must stand near the fire: if you want to be wet you must get into the water. If you want joy, peace, eternal life, you must get close to, or even into, the thing that has them.” — C.S. Lewis
Lewis’s analogy speaks to the necessity of engaging faith, even amid doubt. As a young adult, you might wrestle with questions about God’s goodness or the Bible’s reliability. Doubt can feel like a barrier, but Lewis suggests it’s an invitation to draw closer to God, not pull away.
In a world that celebrates skepticism, it’s easy to let doubt paralyze you. But faith grows through engagement—reading Scripture, wrestling in prayer, or discussing your questions with others. Like standing near a fire, proximity to God brings warmth, even if the flames feel intimidating. Doubt isn’t the enemy; apathy is.
When doubt surfaces, don’t hide it. Bring it to God, trusting that He welcomes your questions. Step toward Him through small acts of faith, and you’ll find the joy and peace He offers. Never forget—you are loved and you are not alone.
Lewis’s analogy speaks to the necessity of engaging faith, even amid doubt. As a young adult, you might wrestle with questions about God’s goodness or the Bible’s reliability. Doubt can feel like a barrier, but Lewis suggests it’s an invitation to draw closer to God, not pull away.
In a world that celebrates skepticism, it’s easy to let doubt paralyze you. But faith grows through engagement—reading Scripture, wrestling in prayer, or discussing your questions with others. Like standing near a fire, proximity to God brings warmth, even if the flames feel intimidating. Doubt isn’t the enemy; apathy is.
When doubt surfaces, don’t hide it. Bring it to God, trusting that He welcomes your questions. Step toward Him through small acts of faith, and you’ll find the joy and peace He offers. Never forget—you are loved and you are not alone.
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