A Prayer for Times of Doubt

Faithful God,

Doubt is a healthy part of 

every faith journey, 

I know that.

And whether it is a

“dark night of the soul”,

as many faithful Christians

have experienced,

or a temporary cloudiness

characterized by dull hope

and faded fire—

I long to feel moved 

by your truth and beauty 

once again.

I pray with my children,

but my words feel hollow,

and I struggle to answer

the questions they ask

about God and life.

Help me remember that

what they need more than answers

is my love and presence—

open arms and a humble heart.

So Lord, even when my

heart feels confused or distant,

would you keep me from closing off

to my family, or to you?

As we celebrate resurrection 

this upcoming Easter, help me

lean in close to those I love,

allowing their faith to carry me

when mine is frail. 

Thank you for the gift

of my children,

whose joy and sincerity

are so often a balm

to my cynicism and doubt.

May that be the case this week.

Open my heart to hear afresh

the good news of new life

in Christ.

And even when doubt remains,

even when the dark night continues—

You remain faithful and true. 

Thank you, Lord, for this

steadfast grace.

Amen.