I believe — I know
Which of these statements holds more power? In religious circles there is a lot of talk about belief. I hear about “believers” who follow their teachings. Believers go to services and meetings, read the holy books of the tradition, and may be charged with bringing others into the fold. True believers follow the scripts they are given and do not wander off the path. Many look forward to a reward promised once the earthly body is no longer animated.
I could not subscribe to all the beliefs of my Christian upbringing. At the tender age of sixteen (after giving it my best try) I let my parents know that I no longer wanted to attend church services. Being that my father was a minister, I understood why that request was not granted.
Through the years, I still believed there was something greater than I. Many years later I discovered a structure of metaphysical teachings, through the framework of Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes. This was a match for what I had believed, and it was exciting to meet others who shared similar ideas. I became comfortable exploring and learning. I saw how I had used these principles through my life and had a better understanding of how one can use this creative life force energy. Trust emerged.
Recently, a wonderful friend who believes differently than I, said to me, “I don’t just believe there is a God. I KNOW there is a God.” This made me pause and question how I think about my Good.
Believing in a higher power that is here for good, led me to New Thought studies. Believing in a power that some call God was a beginning. Putting my belief in action through study and practices resulted in trust. Witnessing events and seeing It work in my life, time and again, resulting in a knowing. This Good, this God, is here for me.
Knowing is powerful. Try it — You’ll like it!
