I believe in a living God, one who can be found in our everyday life through the people we encounter; through the love, patience, kindness, generosity, and goodwill we show one another. I feel God's presence in the most concentrated way, however, in moments of "grace" -- where something happens which jolts me out of my usual state of mind. These moments can happen in something simple and beautiful, like seeing something breathtaking in nature. In my case, this grace also found me when I had a horrible accident several months ago. In the moment where I wasn't sure whether I was going to be ok, I found the strength and resolve (God's light) to fight for myself. Afterward, an entire community embraced me with love and support. I didn't ask for it--it was just there. I believe God is the same way; always present, always beside you...but these extraordinary moments remind us of that fact.
I believe that we are all God's children, that in his sight we are ALL accepted and loved. And I believe that it is in loving one another that we love God. The same unconditional, incomprehensible love that a parent showers on a child is what God gives us.
