Where I See God In Today's World
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

Where I See God In Today's World

Walk by faith, not by sight.

407
Where I See God In Today's World
techcrunch.com

It can be extremely hard to look at the news media in today's world. Every day it seems as if there is more death, crime and destruction. Some people look at the stories, shake their heads and wonder how there could possibly be a God who could let all of this happen.

I'll be the first to admit, it can be hard to believe there is an all powerful being up there who has the ability to stop all this pain. However, as I have written before, I believe God has a reason for why all these bad things happen.

So where do I see God in today's world?

I see Him in my parents when they get to spend time with me and a smile is wide across their faces.

I see Him in the mountains that surround the beautiful Hudson Valley.

I see Him in the signs of a changing season.

I see Him in people grabbing boxes full of food to give to local food kitchens when it gets close to Thanksgiving.

I see Him in the people protesting to show that Black Lives Matter.

I see Him in the way a new mother holds her baby for the first time.

I see Him in prayer services' after awful things like 9/11, the Paris attacks and the Boston bombings.

I see Him in the elderly couple who are holding hands on the side walk.

I see Him in the sunrise and sunset.

I see Him in the light of a wife's eyes as her husband comes home from deployment.

I see Him when I am laughing until tears run down my face while I'm with my group of friends.

I see Him when I finish a project I have been working on for awhile.

I see Him in the stranger who pays for another stranger's coffee just because.

I see Him in the face of the man playing the drums and singing in the middle of the subway in New York City.

I see Him in the look of a child's face on Christmas Eve when they talk about Santa.

I see Him in looks on anyone's face when ice cream comes to the table.

I see Him when the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve.

As I said in the beginning, in today's world, sometimes it can be hard to believe there is a God. However, a lot of people today fail to look. God is everywhere and with us in good and bad times and bad. We just have to remember to walk by faith, not by sight.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

82428
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

49942
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

982619
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments