But What If God Isn't Real?

Tonight, one of my neighbors came over while I was studying my Bible. He said, "Alicia! You spend so much time studying that and it's not even for a class! You're crazy!"

I responded, "Well, yeah!"

He was so puzzled! He asks me, "What if your God turns out not to be real? That could happen you know. He could have just been made up to make money for churches and you will have wasted all this time." 

I replied to him, "Not possible. He's real for sure, I just know it, without a doubt."

That's about as far as that went. Thinking about it now though, I wish I would have replied, "You know, if my God doesn't exist, then I will just die and you will just die and nothing will happen. However, what if my God is real? What will happen to me then? and what will happen to you?"

I believe God exists with everything in me. I do not doubt it at all. I also believe that Jesus is the Son of God and died on the cross for everyone to have a chance at eternal life. In my own life, following God has been extremely rewarding and has completely changed my life. I know that whatever happens in this world, God is in control and I will be okay, and at the end of this life I get to go to Heaven and spend eternity with my savior and never feel an ounce of pain EVER AGAIN. In this life, I have hope, and never need to feel anxious because God has my heart and life in his hands. People may think I'm crazy for being so crazy about God, and people may think it's a waste of time, but I know that God's promises are real. 

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life." (John 3:16)

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, from the dead and to an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade. Kept in Heaven for you." (1 Peter 1:3-4) 

Absolutely

"Three things you should never apologize for: 

1. Dreaming Big 

2. Your Passion 

3. For Saying "NO" to what you need to say no to."

-Tony Cruz

MOTIVATION

‎"He who stops being better stops being good."

Oliver Cromwell 

Dear God

Sometimes I get impatient. Sometimes I feel like I can have more from this world than from you. Sometimes I fool around and forget about you, and sometimes I promise you that later I will pray and read my Bible and don't. Sometimes I feel like you forget about me. Sometimes I just want to hear from you and you don't speak to me. God, I really do love you. I absolutely believe you exist, but sometimes I lose my fire. Sometimes all I want is to be on fire again for you, Lord, but I am not willing to work for it. Sometimes I forget that sacrifice is intentional and that you want me to seek you first of all. 
However, the only thing that I always know, no matter what, is that you always want me. You always will love me and have bigger plans for me than I can ever have for myself. You will always take care of me and have my back even when I forget you are there. You will always love me with a perfect love, and you will always deserve praises from me. Always.

My Theme Song Right Now

A Lesson Learned.

‎"A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all" 

(Proverbs 2:7)

NOTICE* it does not say any person, thing, or worldly indulgence can deliver you from your troubles or circumstances. ONLY GOD. The saddest thing that can happen is for someone who has known God and been close with Jesus starts looking toward other things for their happiness. It will never happen, maybe temporarily, but God's love is the only way to receive consistent joy. 

By Grace I'm Free

"But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved" (Ephesians 2:4-5). 

I am so thankful for GRACE. GRACE. GRACE. GRACE. GRACE. GRACE. Today.