What do you believe and why?

Last meeting we started with a great introductory question. What do you believe and why? It sounded like we were driving into a rather deep question that could perhaps open some really lengthy conversations. But silly won. We giggled at the fact that you cannot lick your own elbow and that Ty’s tomorrow will always be a better day. As we went around the room some much needs laughs were shared. But I was stumped- no quirky fun answer. Then the beautiful and profound belief came from the quietest gal. People change. She and I are proof of it. We are the unexpected friendship that grew out of unusual circumstance. We are the awkward conversation of explanation of how ex wife and new wife became a team for one amazing little girl.

  People change.

  It reminded me of a song I have been glued to by Toby Mac. As he describes it:

“The song "Feel It" is really a celebration, a celebration of God’s love for us. People are always asking me, especially today, how do you know God exists Toby? And uh it’s hard to prove, you can’t see him, just like the wind, you can see the wind moving the leaves, you see the effects of the wind, but you can’t see the wind. Those leaves moving, well God does the same thing, he loves us. We can’t see him but he changes our lives, he takes our lives, he takes our brokenness, and he makes us beautiful. That’s what a loving God does. That’s how I know. And no matter what they say. They can’t take that from me.”

People change. I believe it because I have changed. Anything is possible. I believe it because I have experienced the impossible. Life is hard. I believe it because I see the struggles. Depression hurts. I believe it because I battle it daily. Joy is real. I believe it because Deb radiates it. Cancer does NOT always win. I believe it because I'm watching someone defeat it. Forgiveness happens. I believe it because I have given it. Mercy is real. I believe it because I have received it. Grief is survivable. I believe it because I’m here. Laughter is medicine. I believe it because chuckles are far better than any pill I take. Feelings are real but truth is bigger. I believe it because I am constantly reminded of it.

God exists. I believe it because I notice it. I notice it because I get to be part of this amazing group that takes every other Thursday to discover something else amazing about God. And we notice each other. “That’s how I know. And they can’t take that from me.”

Join us Thursday October 15th from 6:45-8:00 as we notice an amazing God and amazing people. We meet at McAllister Recreation Center 2351 N 20th St, Lafayette, IN 47904. Childcare provided too :)


Check this song out!
https://youtu.be/7rHiVj_N4ms