Most people believe in God but live as if there is no God. I know it’s a contradiction. If there is no God, then I am pretty much on my own aren’t I? On the other hand, if there is a God then I am not pretty much on my own. It all sounds too elementary, but think about it. If there is a God and I am not alone, then it would be foolish for me to live like I am alone on my own. In other words, I wonder what would happen if I would start to really act, speak and think God-minded, like there really is a God out there.

If there really is a God that wants to help me, then it would be another contradiction to be worried and afraid all the time. If there really is a God that loves and cares about me, then I will never be able to say, “Nobody loves me. Nobody cares about me.”

If there is a God and I believe that God wants to help me, then I don’t need to live like there is no God trying to control my life and everybody else’s. I don’t need to manipulate or get even with anyone. I have a God on my side and that gives me an advantage. Whether I am powerful or powerless, there is always more power than my own operating in me and around me.

So if I believe in God I should act like there is a God. I should talk to him. I should try to see things from his point of view and I shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help. I think that is what is called faith. Faith acts and thinks and speaks like there really is a God nearby. The world is confusing enough without me being a religious contradiction. I believe in God so don’t be surprised if I act like it.