Can I be honest?
Sometimes I get scared to be fully open about my faith in certain spaces.
Not because I don’t love Jesus. Not because I’m ashamed of what I believe. But because I don’t want to deal with the side-eyes, the awkward silence, or the quiet judgment.
What if they think I’m too much?
What if I lose respect, opportunities, or relationships?
What if they misunderstand me?
That is where double-mindedness creeps in.
One moment I feel bold. The next, I am shrinking back. One minute I am proclaiming God’s truth. The next, I am softening my words to avoid discomfort.
And Scripture does not let us stay comfortable with that struggle. James 1:6-8 says:
“But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.”
That hits hard because it reminds me that my hesitation affects more than just my confidence. It can impact my prayers, my decisions, and my stability.
Double-mindedness creates spiritual instability. You are not fully surrendered, but you are not fully walking away either. You are stuck in the middle, leaning on faith one moment and leaning on fear the next.
The root of double-mindedness is fear; fear of man, fear of rejection, fear of loss. But God is calling us to fear Him alone. Not fear as in being afraid of Him, but reverencing His voice above every other voice in our lives.
I cannot serve two masters: my desire to please people and my calling to please God.
Today, I am reminding myself:
Obedience is better than approval.
Surrender is better than safety.
Boldness is better than blending.
🖊 Reflection Questions:
Where am I still wrestling with fear of man?
How is double-mindedness affecting my prayers and decisions?
What one area can I surrender fully to God today?
👉 If you want to go even deeper into this topic, you can read my full blog post here:
The Dangers of Double-Mindedness
Absolutely loved this. It really made me stop and think, and pushed me to look inward. It had a real impact on me. Thank you—blessings to you.