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Thoughts in just about every turn...
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Jun. 15th, 2008 | 03:17 pm
While driving down a seemingly endless windy road, I am forced to ask myself; "What honestly defines God?". He is read about in the Bible, His life, being the Man that He was. He is talked about in church, meetings, even schools. People are called to Worship Him by raising their hands to Him and some even speaking the gibberish language, known to us "believers" as 'speaking in tongues'. The sermons are taught, the scriptures read, the prayers offered Up. What is it that causes an individual to actually feel the presence of God Himself? Is it real? Do we need to 'gain' that ability, like reaching another level in Super Mario Brothers? Must we put the time in, and memorize so many Bible verses for the true meaning, or better yet, feeling of God to come into our very being?
I think not. One of the many wonders of my world, knowing how real the feelings are when forced to reckon with the fact that I feel God in me. I feel God all around me. I feel Him when I hear certain songs sung. I feel God, sometimes not even in church at all. I can see God in the beauty of some of the most random things that you don't ordinarily think about. I especially enjoy feeling God when you take a look around you and even for just a second realize, everything is just as it should be. Whether God purposefully caused you to stop and take it all in and breathe that breath of fresh air or not, it is intense. It causes you to wonder, if things were different in your life, and you were not in this place, feeling this overwhelming sense of peace and joy, however fleeting, would you still stop to consider that maybe God Himself is knocking on the door of our souls trying to send out a friendly reminder that through Him we have the peace and joy and love to begin with. No matter what our current circumstances.
Religion to me is just something to be studied, not so much practiced. With all of the different 'groups' out there religion has turned into something that is just so big and at times 'trendy', to remain in one 'group' for the majority of your life is just ridiculous to me. At the end of the day, what it all comes down to is relationship. I am not a religious person, but I do very much believe in that Relationship. Although quite the wondering soul for the last ten years, taking that relationship more seriously and giving it more time and care and love, is something that has been a pressing thought.
Today is Sunday. Maybe by tomorrow afternoon thoughts of this will be nothing more than a passing breeze (although this one would be heavily coated with the stench of Johnsonburg reeking in every aspect).
Nothing more than randomness thrown out onto the sweet and rain touched breeze, (which ironically enough Johnsonburg stench actually gets worse when it has rained).
Is God the God I believe Him to be? Do I actually know this God? Are all of my thoughts just the ideals and experiences and expectations throughout my life instilled into my searching soul? Because, if not, I could have sworn that I felt Him today. Is better one day in His House than thousands elsewhere? I am 99% positive that the answer to that could very well be Yes. I just hope there is a smoking section there.
I think not. One of the many wonders of my world, knowing how real the feelings are when forced to reckon with the fact that I feel God in me. I feel God all around me. I feel Him when I hear certain songs sung. I feel God, sometimes not even in church at all. I can see God in the beauty of some of the most random things that you don't ordinarily think about. I especially enjoy feeling God when you take a look around you and even for just a second realize, everything is just as it should be. Whether God purposefully caused you to stop and take it all in and breathe that breath of fresh air or not, it is intense. It causes you to wonder, if things were different in your life, and you were not in this place, feeling this overwhelming sense of peace and joy, however fleeting, would you still stop to consider that maybe God Himself is knocking on the door of our souls trying to send out a friendly reminder that through Him we have the peace and joy and love to begin with. No matter what our current circumstances.
Religion to me is just something to be studied, not so much practiced. With all of the different 'groups' out there religion has turned into something that is just so big and at times 'trendy', to remain in one 'group' for the majority of your life is just ridiculous to me. At the end of the day, what it all comes down to is relationship. I am not a religious person, but I do very much believe in that Relationship. Although quite the wondering soul for the last ten years, taking that relationship more seriously and giving it more time and care and love, is something that has been a pressing thought.
Today is Sunday. Maybe by tomorrow afternoon thoughts of this will be nothing more than a passing breeze (although this one would be heavily coated with the stench of Johnsonburg reeking in every aspect).
Nothing more than randomness thrown out onto the sweet and rain touched breeze, (which ironically enough Johnsonburg stench actually gets worse when it has rained).
Is God the God I believe Him to be? Do I actually know this God? Are all of my thoughts just the ideals and experiences and expectations throughout my life instilled into my searching soul? Because, if not, I could have sworn that I felt Him today. Is better one day in His House than thousands elsewhere? I am 99% positive that the answer to that could very well be Yes. I just hope there is a smoking section there.