Sunday, September 15, 2013

Is God Real?

This is probably the most important question you have to ask yourself during the span of your life.  Someone can give you a list of facts that could be interpreted as opinions on the existence of God.  Another can make you a list on why they believe God doesn’t exist.  Regardless of the facts it is one question that you will eventually have to answer for yourself.  A believer would say, “It doesn’t matter if you believe in God, God believes in you.”  An Atheist would argue, “Don’t waste your time because all the facts are opinions and if God did exist, then He would have showed up by now.”
Thomas said to his friend, “I’m never going to win the lottery.”  His friend replied, “Well, how much money have you wasted on lottery tickets?”  Thomas said, “I don’t buy lottery tickets because I’m never going to win.”
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that you can’t win the lottery if you don’t buy a ticket.  Well, the question of God’s existence works the same way.  I will present to you the challenge, if you want to call it that, and if you really want to know if God exists, then try it.  If you’re really searching for the answer, then it won’t be a waste of time..
Just like the lottery, you have to place yourself in the game to have a chance at winning.  With God, place yourself in His game and see if He shows up.  This challenge is for thirty days, non-stop, with as much attention as you can possibly give to each category.

1.      Rearrange your schedule so that you can attend a church for each Saturday or Sunday in the thirty days.  If you can also attend mid-week services, then better.

2.      Get a Bible and read as much as you can each day.  Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Acts are a great starting point.

3.      Search the internet for local Christian Music stations and tune in for your drive to and from work.  Listen to the station at your house and on your phone as well.

4.      Pray as much as you can.  Tell God you are questioning His existence.  Talk to Him about your problems and your worries.  And give a minute or two after each prayer in complete silence.

5.      In the thirty days give ten percent of your income to the church you are attending, the radio station, or a charity that strives to make the lives of people better.

6.      Talk to people you know about God.  See where they stand and ask what God has done for them.

That’s it.  For the next thirty days of your life invite God in and see if He shows up.  By going to church you are going to hear the interpretations of the Bible from the pastor and see how God is working in other people’s life.  You are also going to connect with believers and be accepted into a support group.  By reading the Bible you are going to see what God said and is still saying.  You will begin to understand His voice.  By listening to the radio station you are going to hear the praises of Christians and their thanks to God through music.  By praying you are going to speak directly to the source and wait to hear an answer.  By giving ten percent of your income you are going to feel the amazing power of helping others in need.  By talking to your friends and coworkers about God you are going to get a glimpse into the personal lives of those you know and relate with them about God.
If at the end of the thirty day challenge God doesn’t show up, then you can make your decision.  I guarantee if you put yourself in the game, then you will see that life isn’t a game at all.  Life is a beautiful experience God grants us with to spread the news of His power.  If you’re setting out to prove me wrong and on day thirty nothing has happened, ask yourself if you really did everything you could in that thirty days.  Maybe you’ll need an extension.  Thirty days isn’t that long and won’t be a waste.  Just think about last month and how fast it went by.  Get a ticket for this lottery.  It’s already been paid for.  

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