Chapter 9
Good Monday Morning to this week 9 of 2023.
The question of whether to have faith in God can seem strange, implausible, or even meaningless to many people in our society. However, for one student, answering this question and approaching it from a different angle was crucial to finding a way to believe in God today. She discovered that the key lies in our image of God.
God, the primordial and original existence
God, the quiet but dependable source of comfort and protection
God, creative power that brings forth new things
God, embodiment of love and regret
God, both concealed and unveiled
God, watches over us like a shepherd
God, provides protection and guidance like a helping hand
God, enlivens and awakens us like a fresh spring
God, responsive and communicative, acting, speaking, and explaining
God, interacts with us through all our/his emotions and senses
God, listening, watching, and feeling
God, can receive our faith as an action, in openness, trust, and hope
Faith is a culmination of various moments that encompass both the desire to seek and the willingness to give. It is a profound experience that involves encountering the intangible by receiving the transformative eventful moment; The gift of faith.
Wishing you the gift of faith this week!
Philemon
Gottesglaube / Faith in God
Summarized from Ref. 03.2023/R. Balmer