We are only about a week away from the end of this month, and what a month it has been! I've seen some of the craziest of days all in a few short weeks - some incredible highs and some unfortunate lows.
The lows are frustrating, aren't they? I sometimes wonder why they happen, but I also wonder if my thoughts and actions further them along sometimes. I think it's possible.
Regardless, I think every person tries to make sense of the painful moments in life. Sometimes, we make perfect sense of it. Sometimes, we never do, and other times, it can take years to find some sense in all of it. Often, this creates a doubt in our minds as to whether God exists.
I'm not here to debate the existence of God. I grew up being taught and believing in His existence. Then, in moments when I couldn't make sense of my pain, I grew closer and closer to agnosticism for years, not really caring whether He existed or not. Now, in recent years and because of my own personal experiences and encounters, I've come to believe in His existence again because of what I've experienced. My viewpoints in many areas have shifted a bit, but my faith is strong in the fact that I've seen enough evidence of a supreme spiritual being caring for me, that I do believe.
I can't always explain how or why my beliefs are what they are today, but I came across this quote by C.S. Lewis that I thought was relevant and really thought-provoking:
"My argument against God was that the universe seemed so cruel and unjust. But how had I got this idea of just and unjust? A man does not call a line crooked unless he has some idea of a straight line. What was I comparing this universe with when I called it unjust?"
I won't try to convince anyone of God's existence, but rather, I challenge you to seek for yourself. Ask Him to reveal life-giving moments to you. Look for miracles. Look for the depth of beauty around you. Look for opportunities to show and receive love. Consider from where all these good gifts come.
For me, I try to seek those things often. I've chosen to live out my experiences and share some of those experiences from time to time. This month has been a reminder to me of just how important that is. I'm grateful for the reminder.
May little pieces of hope and encouragement find its way to you through my journey.
"So encourage one another with the hope you have. Build each other up. In fact, that’s what you are doing." - I Thessalonians 5:11 (NIrV)
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