Doubt sees the obstacles; faith sees the way. Doubt sees the darkest night; faith sees the day. Doubt dreads to take a step; faith soars on high; Doubt questions, “Who believes?” Faith answers, “I.”
Someone asked Luther, “Do you feel That you have been forgiven?” He answered, “No, but I am sure As there is a God in heaven.”
For feelings come and feelings go, And feelings are deceiving; My warrant is the Word of God Nought is worth believing. Though all my heart should feel condemned For want of some sweet token, There is on greater than my heart, Whose word cannot be broken. I’ll trust in God’s undying word Till soul and body sever; For though all things should pass away His Word shall stand forever.
— Gamanake
Also attributed to: Unknown, Billy Graham, Mother Teresa
Gamanake.
The point
Faith rests not on shifting feelings but on the unbreakable, undying Word of God, which stands forever no matter what the heart feels.