{"id":16451,"date":"2026-01-14T10:06:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T10:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=16451"},"modified":"2026-01-14T10:06:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T10:06:01","slug":"if-gods-got-this-then-why-do-i-doubt-encouragement-for-today-january-14-2026-encouragement-for-today-daily-devotional-from-proverbs-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=16451","title":{"rendered":"If God\u2019s Got This, Then Why Do I Doubt? &#8211;\u00a0Encouragement for Today &#8211; January 14, 2026 &#8211; Encouragement for Today Daily Devotional from Proverbs 31"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><span class=\"appleLinksBlack\">January 14, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:16px;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><strong>If God\u2019s Got This, Then Why Do I Doubt?<\/strong><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:14px;\">JODI HARRIS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#2f4c52; font-size:12px; font-style: italic; letter-spacing: .5px; line-height: 24px; text-decoration: none; padding-top:15px; padding-bottom:5px;\">Lee en espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:18px;\"><em>\u201cAbraham never wavered in believing God\u2019s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.\u201d Romans 4:20 (NLT)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>As everyone at church sang about God\u2019s faithfulness and provision, I sat alone in the service, my faith faltering. <em>Why does this season feel saturated with scarcity?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In marriage and mothering, money and ministry, from my social media scroll to the Sunday-morning sanctuary, I came up short. I was leading with \u201cless than\u201d in my roles as mother, wife, daughter, friend, and even as God&#8217;s child. But He is a God of provision.<\/p>\n<p>We see this clearly in the book of Genesis, where God chose Abraham to partner with Him in blessing all nations. What Abraham and his wife wanted most was a son, and after years of waiting, God miraculously gave them Isaac in their old age. But He didn&#8217;t just provide what they longed for \u2014 He gave them more than they could imagine, promising descendants as numerous as the stars.<\/p>\n<p>Then God tested Abraham\u2019s faith, asking him to sacrifice his beloved son.<\/p>\n<p>This shocking instruction seemed to defy all logic. Why would a good God promise and plan the future around the extraordinary gift of Isaac but then tell Abraham to kill him? Abraham couldn\u2019t reconcile these two things. Yet he obeyed God anyway.<\/p>\n<p>Romans 4:20 says, <em>&#8220;Abraham never wavered in believing God\u2019s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Abraham didn\u2019t just know <em>about<\/em> God; he had an intimate relationship with the Lord and had seen Him do the impossible in his life. As a result, <em>\u201cAbraham reasoned that if Isaac died, God was able to bring him back to life again\u201d<\/em> (Hebrews 11:19, NLT).<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, God provided a ram for sacrifice in place of Isaac, and Abraham named the place <em>\u201cYahweh-Yireh (which means \u2018the LORD will provide\u2019)\u201d<\/em> (Genesis 22:14, NLT). This could also be translated as \u201cthe LORD will see to it.\u201d God sees the past, present, and future; He anticipates and provides everything His people need.<\/p>\n<p>This trial proved Abraham\u2019s faith and God\u2019s faithfulness. Additionally, it fortified the faith of Isaac and eventually all of Israel as they heard about their God, <em>Yahweh-Yireh<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>What if our trials, too, are opportunities to trust, experience, and see more of God so we can know Him better? To surrender to the One who wants to provide for us in unbelievable ways? To fortify the faith of others?<\/p>\n<p>Whatever seemingly impossible situation has you knotted up and needing God \u2026 He wants to <em>see to it<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Even if we lack faith itself, God wants to provide it as well. We can pray like the father who asked Jesus for healing in Mark 9:24, <em>\u201cI do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!\u201d<\/em> (NLT).<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s expect the unexpected with God. When we step out in faith, He runs toward us, revealing Himself in ways we could never imagine.<\/p>\n<p><em>Lord, help me have unwavering faith in Your promised provision. In Jesus\u2019 Name, Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>OUR FAVORITE THINGS<\/h4>\n<p>Every day brings a new chance to open the Bible and meet with God \u2014 but sometimes we just need help knowing where to start. That\u2019s why we created <em>40 Days Through the New Testament: Knowing the Savior Who Steadies Our Uncertainty.<\/em> This study walks you through the story of Jesus and the early Church, helping you see how His promises still speak peace into your present reality. When you <strong>give to\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Proverbs 31 Ministries<\/strong>, you\u2019re helping thousands of women do the same \u2014 finding encouragement, guidance, and renewed faith through God\u2019s Word. Your generosity keeps FREE resources like the First 5 app available for women right when they need it most. And as our thank-you, we\u2019ll send you <em>40 Days Through the New Testament<\/em> to grow in your own faith journey. <strong>Give today<\/strong><strong>\u00a0to receive your copy \u2014 and help another woman experience the steadying hope of Scripture.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>ENGAGE<\/h4>\n<p>Connect with today\u2019s devotion writer, Jodi Harris, on her website or on Facebook.<\/p>\n<h4>FOR DEEPER STUDY<\/h4>\n<p>Matthew 6:33, \u201cBut seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you\u201d (CSB).<\/p>\n<p>What is one small step of faith you can take toward God today, trusting Him to provide for you exactly where you are? Share with us in the comments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height:18px;font-size:12px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;\">\u00a9 2026 by Jodi Harris. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\">Proverbs 31 Ministries<br \/>P.O. 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