The Importance Of God In My Life

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Session Five Final Paper As I sit out here alone on my back porch, sipping on my coffee and reflecting on this wondrous day, I look out at the beauty God created for His children to enjoy. This world is so beautiful and mystifying. How can anyone not believe in God after living in such a exquisite world? If I believe that God is the Creator of all things, I move myself from the center of my universe and see God as the most important being (Phillips, Brown, and Stonestreet, Page 10). Without God in our lives, we allow evil and ugliness into our hearts. Living my life filled with truth, love, honesty and compassion are the characteristics I will continue to pride myself on throughout the remainder of my life. As far back as I can remember, I have been raised around good Christian people with good Christian values. I felt safe in church, knowing that most of the families I had connected with had the same set of values and beliefs that I was educated on throughout my life. Learning what I have in …show more content…

I still find myself asking this very question every day, but one thing I am certain of is my love for God. I still have bad thoughts, and may make bad decisions at times in my life, but I believe in myself and in my Lord. I do not go around committing unworthy acts, knowing that I can ask for God’s forgiveness the next day. Motherhood is one of the most amazing feelings in the world. To have your babies look at you with such great love is one of the most amazing feelings a person can feel. I know that I would not have my children, if not for God. I believe in my heart that God put me on this Earth to be a mother to my children, and help to guide them to His word. With Gods love and my children, I have become a courageous woman that has changed her life completely around from a drug addict to a super mom. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go .(Joshua,

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