Opinion

Faith is everywhere around us

Friday, March 12, 2010

Every day, there is some one asking God to show them a sign. Show them something that they can believe in ... something to prove to them that God exists. I'm guilty of it. I've asked God to give me a sign or asked him to get me that job or promotion.

Basically, people often ask God to make us have faith in Him so that we do not have to work at it and search for it within ourselves.

The truth is that God shows us signs of His existence every day. It is up to us to see them.

God's signs can be substantial. For example, every time a child is born. A mother having the strength and determination to make it through the rigors of pregnancy and child birth. The tremendous show of support from the father when the only thing he can do is try to make his wife feel better. This is proof that God is around.

Another substantial example would be the survival of individuals involved in tragedies, whether it be a Tsunami, earthquake, tornado, or mud slide. God is there to keep watch over every one, even those who chose not to believe in His existence.

If you look hard enough, there are millions of small, every day examples of God's presence in the world. For example, the fact that I wake up everyday is due to God. There will be a time in my life when I will go to sleep and I will not wake up.

Many people have arguments, whether it be over money, custody, job, or simply what to have for dinner. One thing that always happens is forgiveness. It may take longer for one person than another but eventually forgiveness will occur.

God proves his existence in the smile of every single person. Whether they realize it or not, God had a hand in whatever it was that put them in a good mood. It may have been that promotion they have been working toward for the last two years, it may a bright wonderful day, it could be a teenager getting their first kiss.

Some may think to themselves, "what about the people who don't survive or the children that are born with complications or even die shortly after birth?" God is there too. There has to be a balance of positive and negative energy in the world. You cannot have Heaven without Hell.

It is simple to see that God does not have to give us a sign that he exists, He is out there, we just have to keep our eyes open.

Faith is not something that can be given to us, it is something that is developed. It is nurtured and grown within each person.