Great song describes exactly how I’m feeling…

[Ron_Paul]

Doubting Thomas by Nickel Creek:

What will be left when I’ve drawn my last breath,

Besides the folks I’ve met and the folks who know me,

Will I discover a soul saving love,

Or just the dirt above and below me,

I’m a doubting thomas,

I took a promise,

But I do not feel safe,

Oh me of little faith,

Sometimes I pray for a slap in the face,

Then I beg to be spared ’cause I’m a coward,

If there’s a master of death I’ll bet he’s holding his breath,

As I show the blind and tell the deaf about his power,

I’m a doubting thomas,

I can’t keep my promises,

‘Cause i don’t know what’s safe,

oh me of little faith

Can I be used to help others find truth,

When I’m scared I’ll find proof that its a lie,

Can I be lead down a trail dropping bread crumbs,

That prove I’m not ready to die,

Please give me time to decipher the signs,

Please forgive me for time that I’ve wasted,

I’m a doubting thomas,

I’ll take your promise,

Though I know nothin’s safe,

Oh me of little faith

Anyone ever heard this? I wish I could find my way to either faith or total disbelief, but like the song, I feel stuck hoping, but seriously doubting.

[cwald]

I love Nickel Creek.

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I wish I could find my way to either faith or total disbelief, but like the song, I feel stuck hoping, but seriously doubting.

Deep down I’m still fighting total disbelief. I don’t want it to all be a lie – I really don’t… and I still have a little bit of thread hope that maybe it isn’t. BUT, It seems like in recent years I’m getting more and more “spiritual”, and less and less religious – and VERY less mormon.

[MapleLeaf]

I like how they captured their journey in those lyrics. Very well done.

If I can offer my advice to those who may be feeling ashamed of their doubt or worried about where it will lead… Many of us have gone through similar experiences, and many of us are happier now that we’re on the other side of the issue. Recognize this… You’re not doubting because you’re a bad person. You’re doubting because you care about truth – you care about what’s right. You shouldn’t be ashamed of caring. I’m more concerned for the people who ignore those feelings and say “All is well” when they’re only lying to themselves, keeping their heads in the sand. Doubt is a virtue. Be true to what you feel in your heart is right and you will feel more whole than you ever have in your life – that’s my experience anyway. Willfully blind obedience is no subsitute for sincere conviction. It’s a bumpy road but there’s a meadow at the end – don’t give up.

By the way, Ron Paul (Texas congressman) is awesome.

[Old-Timer]

Welcome. I also love Nickel Creek. I’m old enough that my son had to introduce me to them, but that’s a different issue.

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