Doubting Thomas

It's rough to be remembered
With an epithet
Such as this.
Poor Doubting Thomas.
He only uttered
One of the greatest Christological confessions
In the whole New Testament.
He traveled further afield
Than any of the other Apostles,
And is credited with spreading the Gospel
Outside the borders of the Roman Empire
As far as India.
He died a martyr's death,
Clinging to the brilliant hope wrought
Through his brief moments of disbelief.

Thomas,
Thank you for showing us that,
Despite our moments of doubt,
We can stilled be called to become
Men and women of action.
We are not forever bound to
The mistakes and follies
Of our past.
We are capable of pressing through the doubt
And accomplishing God's plans.

Lord,
Light a fire within me.
Call me out of the place of doubt,
To the place of action
You direct me to,
Wherever that may lead...