Why I believe in God... Okay, let's get down to the reasons why. I believe in God, simply because through His actions in my life, He has revealed himself to me. How is that?? By answered prayers. See, belief and faith are touchy things. They are intangible, and therefore, not easily grasped. Everyone says "If God exists, why is the world the way it is?" Well, simply because it's not God's world... not yet. See, God created it, but he does not dwell in it yet. Back in the bible, Satan took Jesus to the top of a mountain and tempted him, showing him all of the kingdoms of the world and said, (more or less) "All of this could be yours if you bow down to me." Now, if this were God's world, Satan would not have had the power to deliver all of the kingdoms to him, now would he?
But, enough of that, this is about why I believe in God. Well, as I said, I have seen God's presence in my life, time and time again. I have been through alot over the last 10 years, and if it hadn't been for my faith, I probably would have done myself in long ago. God gives me something to hold on to, and he has sustained me by providing things that I needed, when I needed them. See, when you pray, God does NOT reveal what you ask for in a puff of smoke and then says. "here you go my child", Saying a prayer does not mean tossing off a "Gee God, can ya help?" Prayer takes sincerity of the heart, and solidness of faith. How to know God? Read the Bible, Romans Chapter 10 verses 8-13 which states:
8But what does it say? "THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART"--that is, the word of faith which we are preaching,
9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved;
10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.
11 For the Scripture says, "WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED."
12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him;
13 for "WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED."
Read verse 13, and what it says, and take that to heart. Believe it, and you will be surprised. Belief in God is not the casual "Oh yeah, there is a God." to the question, it's a tossed off, throw away answer. It could be classified as "Yeah, I believe in Him, only when I have a problem"... something that the pastor at my old church used to call "Pulling the levers on the Jesus vending machine." My belief in God is deep seated, and inviolable, and I am serious when I say this. When I leave my problems up to Him to solve, I find it easier to cope, and easier to handle things. I know He is going to work it out in my favor, and He will do it in His time, not mine. See, as it is said "God's way is the best way". I could write a list of the things that He has done for me, but, that would be too long. Don't look for God in a puff of smoke, or a magical apparition. Instead, look for God in the small ways, and you will find him. For God does not thunder, God whispers, and you have to open yourself up to the belief. For all you know, God may have, and may be trying to show himself to you, but you may be turning away from it without knowing. Just because we are Christians does not mean we are perfect, as it stands, I am out of work at this point, and life has become rough... but my faith sustains me. And, yes, I do question what goes on sometimes, but my faith tells me to wait, let God handle it, and He will guide me, not take me, but guide me to where I need to go. I have faith that it will work out, and things will be good, and along the way, I keep my mind open to the lessons that He has yet to teach me.
To the original poster: Perhaps you are leaning toward atheist, or agnostic, before you deny God's existence, think about life, and things in general. Ask God some questions, from the heart, with all of the belief you can muster. Don't qualify by saying "I am asking You this to see if it works." Seek the counsel of a Pastor, someone who is compassionate, and they will show you the Way..... Just because God hasn't transformed anything in your life overnight, does not mean He does not exist. I pray that you find the peace you seek, and that your life will become bountiful. Remember, it's all about faith.. and always will be.
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