Think.......

"If you ask me if I believe in God.....forgive me if I respond, Does God believe in me?"

While watching a movie today this line grabbed a hold of me, took me hostage, and brought me to tears. I'll gladly share my thoughts tomorrow with complete transparency and no fear of the opinions of others after reading my thoughts. But for now, I'd love to know how this quote made you feel. Any thoughts?

Comments

[Rachel]

I honestly believe that He believes in me MUCH more than I do myself. He knows my potential when I refuse to unlock it for fear of failure.

I'm sure He often feels frustrated with me.

[Hazel]

Kelli,

When I read this phrase I had neither a negative or positive reaction. Number one, I didn't hear the intonation of the voice as it was being said. That would feed me a lot more if I had heard it being said.

Thus, my mind imagines different scenarios and different tones of voice and different contexts for the phrase. Here are a few I could envision:

1. I could see someone making the statement as an obvious affirmation of his belief in God. For instance, a teacher (Seminary, Sunday school,Pastor, etc.)making this statement would have an entirely different context than # 2(below)

2. I, of course, could see a non-believer who has no relationship with God making the same statement with an obvious amount of uncertainty of God's existence and/or His priorities (protraying a state of hopelessness) .

3. Then, of course, I could also see an "un"-believer who is actually quite resentful of God or a particular society's view of God who is making the statement as more of a confrontational challenge to whomever he is speaking.

I'm sure there can be other scenarios. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on what you saw/heard!