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Betrade · 11-09-2009, 12:23 PM

I'm absolutely, undoubtedly convinced that there is a God. I can't say for sure what religions have what absolute truths because people of different religions get their prayers answered and I can't claim to understand God with my tiny human brain. I do believe that God is way bigger and way more mysterious than any belief system created by humans.

I had an amazing answer to prayer just yesterday. I got a really pathetic paycheck last week and didn't have enough money to pay the bills. One in particular is very important. I've also been working for my brother and he was supposed to pay me more than enough to pay that bill on Saturday as well as enough to get me through the week (times have been tough BTW), but he didn't have it; which really put me in a jam.

I was flat broke about an hour after cashing my check on Friday; and still needed 124.00; minimum; just to pay the bills. I didn't want to borrow any money because I have no idea when I could pay it back; so I fasted and prayed Saturday and Sunday. I have no idea how or why fasting makes prayer more effective, but it seems to for me. I certainly can't say why; but if something works, I'll continue to use it.

Last night about 7:00 PM, a friend showed up unannounced and just randomly handed me a check for 135.00 for no reason whatsoever. I asked what it was for, thinking that maybe he owed me for something, but his answer was; "because you're my friend and I just had a strong feeling you could use it". He didn't say anything like "God told me to give it to you". It wasn't like that.

I didn't question it, I thanked my friend and told him I wouldn't even normally accept it, but that I had an important bill to pay and had been praying for a solution; not money specifically.

So, I thanked God for such an amazing answer; and will be paying that bill in a few hours. I''ll still be basically broke until my brother pays me, but that bill will be paid. I was also able to sleep last night without worrying about that bill.

I don't understand God, nor do I pretend to, but I'm convinced that God exists. I can't prove it, nor do I ever try to; but I believe it. I don't try and convert anyone to any belief system and never have, but if someone asks me, I'll gladly tell them why I believe based on my own life and experiences. I can't not believe. That would defy my logic and fly in the face of what I have seen and experienced.

People just don't show up and randomly hand out checks to their friends. It's just not normal. What other explanation could there possibly be when things like this happen; especially after two days of prayer?? No one even knew about that bill but myself, my kids and my ex wife (and God of course); and my friend hasn't talked to any of them recently. In fact; only one of my kids even knows this person.

There is no logical explanation when things like this happen; but it sure feels great when they do.

11-09-2009, 12:23 PM	#367 (permalink)
Betrade Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Granite, MD Posts: 311	I'm absolutely, undoubtedly convinced that there is a God. I can't say for sure what religions have what absolute truths because people of different religions get their prayers answered and I can't claim to understand God with my tiny human brain. I do believe that God is way bigger and way more mysterious than any belief system created by humans. I had an amazing answer to prayer just yesterday. I got a really pathetic paycheck last week and didn't have enough money to pay the bills. One in particular is very important. I've also been working for my brother and he was supposed to pay me more than enough to pay that bill on Saturday as well as enough to get me through the week (times have been tough BTW), but he didn't have it; which really put me in a jam. I was flat broke about an hour after cashing my check on Friday; and still needed 124.00; minimum; just to pay the bills. I didn't want to borrow any money because I have no idea when I could pay it back; so I fasted and prayed Saturday and Sunday. I have no idea how or why fasting makes prayer more effective, but it seems to for me. I certainly can't say why; but if something works, I'll continue to use it. Last night about 7:00 PM, a friend showed up unannounced and just randomly handed me a check for 135.00 for no reason whatsoever. I asked what it was for, thinking that maybe he owed me for something, but his answer was; "because you're my friend and I just had a strong feeling you could use it". He didn't say anything like "God told me to give it to you". It wasn't like that. I didn't question it, I thanked my friend and told him I wouldn't even normally accept it, but that I had an important bill to pay and had been praying for a solution; not money specifically. So, I thanked God for such an amazing answer; and will be paying that bill in a few hours. I''ll still be basically broke until my brother pays me, but that bill will be paid. I was also able to sleep last night without worrying about that bill. I don't understand God, nor do I pretend to, but I'm convinced that God exists. I can't prove it, nor do I ever try to; but I believe it. I don't try and convert anyone to any belief system and never have, but if someone asks me, I'll gladly tell them why I believe based on my own life and experiences. I can't not believe. That would defy my logic and fly in the face of what I have seen and experienced. People just don't show up and randomly hand out checks to their friends. It's just not normal. What other explanation could there possibly be when things like this happen; especially after two days of prayer?? No one even knew about that bill but myself, my kids and my ex wife (and God of course); and my friend hasn't talked to any of them recently. In fact; only one of my kids even knows this person. There is no logical explanation when things like this happen; but it sure feels great when they do.