Believe

A classmate from my alma mater, Northrop High School, Laura Thomas Miller, posted a song her daughter, Hailee, wrote this morning on her Facebook page.

Laura prefaced this post:  "My baby wrote and composed...a testament that it's okay to wonder about God...this is a heart, like many of us, that honestly asks, " God, who are You, I want to know you, am I enough where I am?". Can u forgive and love me no matter what I've done or where I've been?"

I am proud of her as my child and humbled at her transparency. We all fall short, but by the very grace of God we are able to stand and through Christ we can enter boldly to God's throne , sit at His feet and share our hearts without fear of condemnation. Thank you, Precious Jesus, for the gift of Your Love..."

I have listened to this song a number of times, and I will listen to it again. The words resonated with me. "I want to believe. But it is just so hard." Some days it is harder than others. It does not mean one does not believe. It means that one is questioning and seeking answers, which are part of life's mysteries and help one, grow in their faith.

I plan to share it with others – especially pastors and those in and outside of churches because the lyrics will generate a time of discussion with those of all ages and life experiences.

All I can say, "Believe."

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