One of the most profound questions we, as Christians, might encounter, especially from our children, is: “How do we know God is real?” It’s a question that delves deep into our faith, and answering it in a way a child can understand requires both simplicity and sincerity. Here’s a guide to addressing this query with love and clarity.
1. Feelings and Faith: You know how you feel happy when you play with your friends, but you can’t see ‘happiness’? It’s a feeling inside. In the same way, many people feel God’s love and presence in their hearts, even if they can’t see Him.
2. The World Around Us: Look at the trees, the mountains, the stars at night, and even us! All these beautiful things didn’t just appear; we believe God created them. The Bible says in Psalm 19:1, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.”
3. Stories from the Bible: The Bible is filled with stories of people who talked to God, saw His miracles, and felt His love. These stories have been passed down for thousands of years because they show how real God was in their lives.
4. Personal Experiences: Sometimes, people have special moments when they feel God’s presence or see His work in their lives. It could be a prayer that was answered or a time when they felt comforted during sadness. These personal experiences help us believe and feel that God is real.
5. Faith is Believing Without Seeing: Faith is a bit like trusting that the sun will rise every morning, even if we can’t see it at night. We haven’t seen God, but we believe in Him because of our faith. The Bible says in Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
6. The Love We Share: You know the love you feel from your family? That love comes from God. Every time we love or help someone, it’s like a little sign that God is with us, guiding us to be kind and good.
Understanding the reality of God is a journey of faith, trust, and personal experience. As children grow, their understanding of God will deepen and evolve. It’s essential to create an open environment where they can ask questions, share their feelings, and be guided lovingly towards a deeper relationship with God.
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