Finding Peace in the Doubt

In everyone's life there comes a time.
A time of questioning and confusion.
A time of pure searching.
Searching for the answers to questions that needed to be asked.
But that were never supposed to have a clear answer.
You see, it is all based on perspective.
It is not black and white at times.
Faith isn't black and white.
If it was: everyone would have it.
Instead, it is a choice.
A chance to dwell in the hope of seeing someone again.
Even after the years of grief have settled, just a glimmer of hope is enough.
It should be enough.
Enough fuel to believe in the midst of doubt.
In the midst of the confusion and chaos surrounding humanity.
Because that is what we are: human.
We are human enough to question, to want to know more.
However, the choice is ours to make whether to believe.
I also struggle with the doubt of belief.
I think everyone who has a faith has questioned it.
Why? Because we cannot see.
We cannot touch our Lord in the flesh.
But we are blessed despite our questions.
For if we have the faith in him: we can live among humans but still be set apart.
Encouraging the doubt allows for strength despite it.
If we stand strong in our faith, doubt will have its place.
But we will be able to dwell with both peace and our own uncertainty.

"I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.” John 16:33 (MSG).

My translation: I (Jesus) have told you this so you can stand firm in peace. Without me the world is unkind and cruel and you will experience many challenges and questions, but have faith despite it all for I have overcame the sin and darkness that awaited you.