Worship Team Devotions: Doubt
Nate Glasper
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Published on
September 16, 2026

Doubt can surface in big ways, and it’s something we believers don’t often like to admit. We often have questions about faith, injustice in the world, or why following God sometimes feels harder than ignoring God. In Psalm 73, Asaph is wrestling with doubt: “But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked” (vv. 2–3, NIV). 

Asaph admits the tension: the wicked seem to prosper while the faithful seem to suffer. This doubt nearly unravels his faith. But there was a turning point when he entered God’s presence: “Then I understood their final destiny” (v. 17). 

This passage shows us that doubt doesn’t disqualify us from faith; instead, it can draw us deeper into God’s presence. Doubt becomes prayer when we bring our questions honestly before God. Psalm 73 is an invitation to worship leaders not to hide our doubts, but to pray them. In God’s presence, doubt can transform into clarity, trust, and worship. 

Read Psalm 73 together.

Psalm 73:2–3, 16–17, 23–26 (NIV) 

But as for me, my feet had almost slipped;
    I had nearly lost my foothold.
For I envied the arrogant
    when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. . . .

When I tried to understand all this,
    it troubled me deeply
till I entered the sanctuary of God;
    then I understood their final destiny. . . .

Yet I am always with you;
    you hold me by my right hand.
You guide me with your counsel,
    and afterward you will take me into glory.
Whom have I in heaven but you?
    And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
My flesh and my heart may fail,
    but God is the strength of my heart
    and my portion forever. 

Discussion questions

  1. Asaph admits that he almost “slipped” because of his doubts (vv. 2–3). When have you felt doubt threatening your footing in faith? 
  2. What questions or struggles make you feel the tension between what you believe about God and what you see in the world? 
  3. Verse 17 marks a turning point: “I entered the sanctuary of God.” What does it look like for you to enter God’s presence in seasons of doubt?
  4. How can being honest about your doubts strengthen the faith of others around you? 

Read Psalm 73 again and close in prayer. Confess that doubt is real in our lives. Name where you see injustice, confusion, and suffering; admit that you don’t always understand God’s ways. Thank God for showing us through Psalm 73 that doubt can be prayed, not hidden. Ask God to draw you into God’s presence where questions can be met with wisdom and love. Affirm that God is the strength of our hearts and our portion forever. 

This devotional is part of a series of devotionals created for worship teams. You can find the whole series here.