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Finding God.

Finding God.

Remembering God through distressful times can be very difficult, but it is essential for some people. It can give you a sense of assurance that we are not in this alone, and it can take the burden off ourselves, thinking that we've got to figure this all out by ourselves! Living life or the next life for ourselves creates a sense of frustration because we are forgetting our Creator in the process. Light comes back into our lives, the moment we let it back in. We all would be much happier if we stopped suppressing what can only give our hearts lasting joy, and leave the big problems like "how am I going to make it through this?" to the One who knows us, and wants to heal us. When we reject the light, it is taken away from us, sometimes never to return! Before that happens to each one of us, we must remember what gives us love and life, and what gives us joy and happiness! For me, this is God.

God is not a feeling, He can be found by anyone who seeks Him. You don't need to read a book about God to find him, you don't have to go to the Himalayan mountains to find Him. God is a Spirit, and God is love. You can see the evidence of God everywhere, even in your human heart. A heart that is full of love knows God, a heart that is distant and hateful doesn't know God. You don't have to go to bible school to find him, you don't have to worship the creation, God says you will find me when you seek me with all your heart. You don't have to be educated to find him, you don't have to be smart, you don't have to be beautiful, and you don't have to be rich or strong! God already knows if you are hungry for Him, and he will reveal himself to those who ask. He might find you out, but that is a good thing.

You don't need to solve all the mysteries of Life first to find God. You don't need to know all the mysteries of science and technology, you don't need to know why the planets do what they do. You don't have to give all your money to the poor, you don't have to sacrifice your body or soul to find God. You don't have to give up eating meat, and you don't have to become a humanitarian. You don't have to search all the mysterious religions, and you don't have to bake a cake! Everyone is equal in God's sight, he doesn't play favourites. You don't have to go on long walks to find him, you don't have to fall in love, and you don't have to die. God gives light to those who want it. It's important to have a clear conscience, and part of finding God is knowing what you are and being willing to change. Finding God gives you a new identity and he gives you peace. He won't ask you to become something you are not, but he will ask you to sacrifice somethings. When you do, you'll be much happier. Part of finding God involves having faith. God gives us faith when we believe.

Finding God is like falling in love. You will ask yourself how you ever lived without knowing him, and knowing him you will want to share that love with others. Knowing God is living in his presence, it is knowing the joy of feeling His love. It is knowing that your sins are forgiven, and it is living in his light. It is forgiving your enemies, and loving yourself. It is treating others as you would treat yourself, and it is loving yourself and loving your body. It is not hating others and hating yourself. It is not wishing you were never born, and it is not being cruel to yourself. It involves the willingness to suffer, and the ability to be patient with people who hate you, and praying for them too. Finding God is an adventure and it is a gift, to be accepted freely. You won't have to pay anything, and you won't owe anyone anything but to love them. You will ultimately feel accepted by God, when others reject you, and you will see the vanity of life, when lived only for yourself. This is Mike.

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