Why Do I Believe in God?

I've restarted this post a few times because I'm having trouble to find all the words I need to answer this question: Why do I believe in God?

The short answer is that He is the beauty I see all around me.

He's in nature, every sunrise and sunset, every flower, every crack in the sidewalk, every bird chirping.

Our bodies are so capable, so strong, and our minds are an incredible work of art, making it hard to believe that we're an accident.

He's in the eyes of a little child, who loves life and has so much joy.

I believe in miracles and that everything works out, because there's Someone coordinating every detail of our life.

He's in love, in the love between parents and children, partners, and friends. He's in every embrace and kind word.

I believe in God because I've tasted darkness, and I know that without Him breathing life into my lungs and waking me up each morning, I would not still be here.

He is the comfort and hope in the midst of grief, loss, and death.

I have experienced unexplainable provisions, blessings, and healings that would not have been able to happen without His love and care over me.

He's in every little blessing, especially the ones you feel. He's in cozy blankets and warm cookies and the sunshine and best friends. He's in laughter and belonging and rest.

I believe in God because He brings color into my life.

He makes me feel more like me.

And sometimes I wonder what would happen if there was no God, and here's my genuine conclusion.

If I lived my life completely and wholly for God, and if He doesn't exist, then I lived my life full of love, joy, and contentment. I tasted grace and community and healing, and I don't think there's a better way to life my life. I lived and loved something greater than myself.

But even though doubts creep in sometimes, I know He's here. I know that I am living my life with a purpose, and I am so honored to live for Him. I am so blessed to serve Him, and it is the greatest gift to be called His child. I am beyond grateful, and I know that on the other side of this earth, I'm going to see my Father face to face, and I'm going to be home in heaven.

I know the facts, and I know the theology and the evidence, and those all help. But even more than that, I see Him all around me, and I know the difference in myself with and without Him.

That's why I believe in God.