One Short Story A Day

August 21, 2024

Prompt: What makes you believe in God?

I grew up in a family where God was always present. My parents took me to church every Sunday, we prayed before every meal, and we read the Bible together every night. It was ingrained in me from a young age that there was a higher power watching over us, guiding us, and loving us unconditionally.

As I grew older, I started to question my beliefs. I wondered if God was real, if there was truly a divine being looking out for me. There were times when I doubted, when I felt lost and alone, when I couldn't see a way out of my troubles.

But then, something miraculous would happen. A prayer would be answered, a problem would be solved, a burden would be lifted. These moments of divine intervention, no matter how small, reminded me of the power of God.

I began to see God's presence in everything around me. In the blooming of a flower, the laughter of a child, the warmth of the sun on my skin. I saw God in the kindness of strangers, the generosity of friends, the forgiveness of loved ones.

I found comfort in the knowledge that I was never truly alone, that there was always someone watching over me, guiding me, protecting me. I found solace in the belief that there was a greater purpose to my life, that everything happened for a reason, that even in my darkest moments, God was there, holding me in his loving embrace.

I believe in God because I have seen his hand at work in my life. I have felt his presence in my heart, guiding me towards the light, even in the midst of darkness. I have witnessed miracles that can only be explained by the grace of God.

But my belief in God goes beyond just personal experiences. I see God in the beauty of the world around me, in the intricate design of nature, in the harmony of the universe. I see God in the love that binds us all together, in the compassion that leads us to help one another, in the forgiveness that sets us free.

I believe in God because I see his fingerprints on every aspect of my life. I see him in the trials that make me stronger, in the joys that make me grateful, in the sorrows that make me empathetic. I see him in the people who inspire me, in the moments that humble me, in the challenges that transform me.

My belief in God is not blind faith. It is a conscious choice to see the world through the lens of divine love, to trust in the goodness of the universe, to have faith that everything will be okay in the end. I believe in God because I have seen the power of his grace, the warmth of his presence, the depth of his love.

And so, I continue to walk this path of faith, knowing that God is with me every step of the way. I trust in his wisdom, I surrender to his will, I embrace his love. For in believing in God, I find peace, purpose, and joy. And for that, I am eternally grateful.