Is God Real?

What if God isn’t real??? I’ve heard this question before, and before I go any further let me just say that I am sold that there IS a God; there is no doubt in my mind that God exist. This question was inquired along with the question “What if you are doing all this praying and believing for nothing?” When I heard this question it did not give me pause or made me ponder, but rather reminded me of way I do these things (prayer, belief and worship) , and that I need to be doing even more than what I am doing right now. I don’t think the question was asked to deceive or create doubt, but was a sincere one, but remember the devil is subtle, like a roaring lion seeking those he can devour; and we also know that he has come to steal, kill and destroy our faith and belief in God. If this question was inquired of me directly I would explain it like this. Besides looking at all of the wonders we see with our eyes every day, being in person or on TV, there is evidence that there is a God. John 1:1 states that in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and God was the Word. The Word is spoken and written. The written Word is the Bible, and the Bible is my belief system. I believe everything in it. I don’t just take the good and pretty, and do away with that which I do not want to do. I strive to do ALL of the written Word of God. I do fall short at times, but I know that God understands, and when I sincerely turn from that which doesn’t please Him and do His Will, He forgives me. This is my belief system, so for me there is a God. As far as the questions of “What if I am doing all of this praying and believing for nothing?” My answer would be that I have a better quality of life believing that there is a God that loves me unconditionally, that has a purpose for my life, that is always with me even when I feel alone, who never leaves me nor forsake me, who can and does heal me of all my infirmities, who sent His only Son to die for me and who is returning for me and others to be with Him forever and ever; where there is no sickness, no worries, no crying, no dying, no hurt or disappointment. Being a Christian is a good thing; we have a belief system of positive thinking and doing. Positive thinking is good for your overall health – body and mind. Of course, our “positive thinking” is the Word of God. It’s good to know that when your circumstance say you’re about to lose, there’s a God that says you’ve already won. It’s is good to know that when you're sick in your body or even worse the doctor say “any day now”, that there’s a God that can and will heal you. He is Jehovah Jirah, the Lord God that provides for us. He is Jehovah Shalom, the Lord God that is our peace. He is El Shaddai, the Lord God that is more than enough for us. He owns a thousand cattle on a thousand hills, and His very streets are paved with gold. He can do the impossible for those who can believe. Being a Christian, believing in the Word, in God, gives us hope, gives our life hope. We have something good to hold on to; it’s not over for us. We are not like those in this world system, clinging to the ways of this world that when they hit rock bottom, that is the end for them. There is nothing for them to hold on to. I have a better quality of life because I walk with the Lord. So whether Jesus comes back tomorrow or next year or fifty (50) years from now, being a believer in the Word, in God, is a better life, and that alone count for a great deal. We all want to live and have the best life that we can, and knowing and believing that there is a God, a God that loves and gives good gifts to His children, and having His Son as personal Lord and Savior allows us to have such a life. So praying and believing in not in vain; it’s not for nothing. On the other hand worrying and stressing makes you lose sleep, makes you look older and feel grumpier, but it is also not good for your heart or your outlook on life. When the doctor tells people of this world system that they don’t have much time, they accept that as “truth”, take their meds, and try to live out the best life they can. We as believers hear what the doctor says, but we choose to believe the report of our God. His report says that by the stripes of Jesus we were healed. “Were” being past tense meaning that healing is already here; it’s already available. All we have to do is receive it. When it looks like there won’t be enough money to pay the bills, the world goes and borrow from Peter to pay Paul. We believers serve a God that supplies all of our needs according to HIS riches in glory through Christ Jesus. He isn’t going by what you have in your account, but it is according to HIS RICHES! Now some might say that sounds really great, but does it really happen. I can say from experience that it does. I cannot count the times that God has come through for me whether monetarily, healing or for peace, but it has always been there for me – He is always there for me; even when I not right, He’s always there. Can the people of this world system say the same the thing? No! You can count me as being lucky, but I know that it is God! Don’t get weary in well doing, and don’t get distracted! Keep knocking, keep asking and keep seeking. Hold on to the confession of your faith in God, because He is Real which means His Word is Real! He is who He says He is, and He can do what He says He can do! And His Son, Jesus, is coming back very soon! Did you put on your armor today??? Be Encouraged Today!!! Remember there's a sinner's prayer on this site. If you have back-slid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, say this prayer. You don't have to be in a church building to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. There is a moment that will happen, and it will happen in a twinkling of an eye (as fast as you can blink), and those who have confessed Jesus as Lord and have walked according to the Word of God will be raptured up to be with Him forever and ever. Yes, it sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it's not and be left behind. So don't put this off. No one knows the hour or the day when this will take place, but it is for us to be ready when it's time to go. The first step is to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. If you say this prayer, contact me; let me welcome you and personally encouraged you in your new life with Jesus!