Crisis of Belief – What’s Really Holding You Back?
I’ve been part of a Bible study lately that’s truly stretching my faith. We’ve been digging into what it means to live on mission with God — to join Him in His work, not just observe it from the sidelines. And let me tell you, it’s not comfortable. But then again, God never promised us comfort. In fact, He pretty much guaranteed the opposite.
One thing we’ve talked about is this idea of a Crisis of Belief. Maybe you’ve felt this before — that moment when God is calling you to something new, a change, a leap of faith. It’s that internal wrestle where everything in you says, “This will change me.” And that’s exactly the point. God is reshaping us into who He’s calling us to be. It’s a movement away from what we’ve always done and toward a new identity in Him.
As part of our study, we were asked to create a timeline of our faith journey — to reflect on the moments when we felt God’s presence, His nudging, and yes, those crises of belief. That exercise was powerful.
I realized that I faced a huge crisis of belief before I quit drinking. Could I quit? Should I quit? Was it really that bad?Deep down, I knew the answer. God wasn’t just inviting me to quit. He was saying, “You need to quit, or you’re going to die.” It was that serious. And eventually, I surrendered. I started walking the path He laid out, and I haven’t looked back.
But that wasn’t the only time.
Shortly after quitting, I felt God nudging me toward becoming a coach. And right before I was about to sign up, that same crisis of belief hit me again. Who am I to do this? I’m not qualified. What will people think? Looking back, I believe that resistance was a mix of fear, doubt, and yes — the enemy trying to stop me. But I pushed back and said yes. I became a coach, and that step changed everything.
And just recently? It happened again. I was asked to start a new, ongoing group coaching program through Choose Freedom. I said yes. Then, over the weekend, the doubt crept back in. Maybe I’m not cut out for this. Maybe I should just quit coaching altogether. Again, so much resistance. And again, I believe that resistance came from both my own brain trying to keep me safe — and from the enemy, who would love nothing more than to stop this kind of Kingdom work. But I chose to move forward. Trusting that if God called me to it, He’ll help me through it.
So here’s what I want you to hear today: A crisis of belief doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong — it might just mean you’re doing something right. You are on the verge of something new, challenging, and ordained. When the resistance shows up, don’t run. Get curious. Get prayerful. And don’t go it alone.
I had a client who is a part of Celebrate Recovery. She was drinking before, and now she’s not — thanks to the Choose Freedom course and the group support. Now she’s pouring into her CR family with fresh energy and freedom. That’s what God does when we surrender.
So friend, if you’re feeling the nudge — if you’re at that edge where fear and faith collide — know this:
God is with you. You are not alone. And on the other side of resistance is growth, healing, and purpose.
Wishing you peace and joy,
Amy