This is not a debate whether God exists or not. These debates usually lead nowhere, just one side trying to convince the other side that they're wrong. Every one of us believes in something, or we wouldn't be able to live. We believe that the sun will rise tomorrow. We may argue that science proves that it will indeed rise, but the fact is that we do believe it and it gives us comfort to know that tomorrow is another day... God is a mystery and it's impossible to explain who He is without getting entangled in our own reasoning. But just because I don't understand something doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I don't understand the Internet, but I can't deny that it exists.
One step up from believing is knowing. I know I can ride a bicycle; I don't need to prove it. There is no doubt about it in my mind. When it comes to faith, it's the same thing. When we know that there is a God, we don't need to prove it - not to ourselves and not to anyone else. It doesn't matter if others don't share our knowledge. We don't need to convince them. Everyone is different and that's okay. When we accept others as they are and don't attempt to change their beliefs, we feel at peace and we can enjoy our own inner world and convictions.
So how can we have more faith? And why do we need faith in the first place? We need it because it makes life easier. When we put our trust in God or a Higher Power, we're not alone any more. We have someone to turn to in times of trouble. Why do you need a boss? Because if you encounter a difficult problem, a superior is a good person to consult, to get advice and guidance from. A good boss puts teamwork before anything else. God is the same. He wants us to work as a team with Him. To do this, we make a decision to turn our life over to Him. We realise that we can't do it on our own and we surrender. That doesn't mean we give up, on the contrary. We become proactive in our partnership with God.
To increase your faith, just spend time with God, like you would with a good friend. Don't be afraid to talk to Him and ask Him questions. Submit your requests in the form of prayers. Then you wait for His answers. These will often come to you during quiet times, while enjoying a nature walk, listening to music or meditating.
Meditation is not difficult or complicated. In my book "The Magic of Willpower", I describe it as a very simple process. All you need to do is make yourself comfortable, focus on your breathing and if your mind begins to wander, you let go of your thoughts and put your focus back on your breathing. You do this for 5 -15 minutes every day and you will see a great improvement in the way you handle stress and your life in general.
If you have an open mind, faith will come to you easily. The secret is to give it a go. You have nothing to lose, everything to gain. Faith will make you accomplish a lot more in your life than you've ever dared to dream. Nothing will be out of reach any more. Miracles and magic will become a natural part of your experience, as you allow them to touch you and those around you. "Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." - Matthew 17:20
Before you go to sleep tonight or when you wake up in the morning, ask God to be with you at all times. Put all your trust in Him and hand all your problems over to Him. Be confident that He will be there for you. No matter how great your difficulties, there is help out there and it is very easy to access. All you need is a willingness to do it, and a Power beyond anything you can imagine will assist you and direct you on an exciting and rewarding life journey. You will have new hope in your heart and a new purpose.
Thank you for reading this. With love,
Bella
Painting: "Two White Butterflies" by Vincent van Gogh, 1889 (Wikipaintings)
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