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Overcoming Doubts.

Author: Jefferson O Imgbi

Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025

Key Bible Verse: "Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief."            
—  Mark 9:24 

The Series Subtitle: Overcoming Doubts. Part 5 

Affirmation: "I am no longer ruled by doubt. I choose to believe, even when I do not fully understand. My faith is growing, my mind is steady, and my heart is secure."

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Day 5: Surrounding Yourself with Faith – The Power of Environment

Doubt often thrives in the wrong environment. 1 Corinthians 15:33 warns, "Evil communications corrupt good manners." The people and things you surround yourself with have a direct impact on your faith. The voices you listen to—whether from people, media, or your inner dialogue—either fuel belief or feed fear. To overcome doubt, you must be intentional about your environment.

Even Jesus removed doubters from the room before performing miracles. When Jairus' daughter was pronounced dead, Jesus took only faith-filled people with Him. Why? Because the atmosphere matters. Doubt is contagious, but so is faith. If your surroundings constantly challenge your beliefs, you will begin to shrink. But if they reinforce your trust in God, your confidence will rise again.

Take inventory today. Who challenges your faith in a good way? Who drains it? What content are you consuming daily? Do your conversations lift you or limit you? Build an environment that supports what you believe, rather than one that undermines it.

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Connect

Think of a time when someone's encouragement lifted your faith or when someone's negativity deepened your doubt. Those moments reveal the power of influence. You do not become strong by accident, you grow by design. Choose your circle wisely.

Extend

In scripture, the paralytic man was carried to Jesus by friends who believed in his healing power. Ruth chose to follow Naomi into a future shaped by purpose. The early church grew because they continued in fellowship, breaking bread and sharing faith. Growth is rarely individual; it is collective.

Reflection And Application

Write down three voices in your life, people or sources, that strengthen your faith. Now, write one that you need to limit or remove. Choose to adjust your environment so that it reflects the level of belief you want to maintain.

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson O Imgbi

"The atmosphere you dwell in will either feed your doubt or fuel your faith. Surround yourself with what supports your growth."

Inspirational Quote Video and Audio

Let Us Pray

May God bless your heart with discernment to choose the right voices. May He align you with people who lift, sharpen, and strengthen your faith. Let your environment be filled with truth, encouragement, and clarity. May every connection push you closer to purpose and further from fear. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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Mental Health Conditions          Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson      Mental Illness and Recovery

A Final Thought with Jefferson   The Sure Word Audio and Video Blog Post    Living with Purpose
 
Overcoming Adversity                Faith and Despair               Inspiration for Uncertain Times

Words of Encouragement          The Bible Verse of the Day    Spiritual Motivation

Covid-19 & Coronavirus            Strength and Bravery          Conflicts And Resolution

Personal and Spiritual Growth    Time Management               The Sure Word Capsule
                 
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