Faith in God has existed since ancient times, it has not disappeared even where it was actively fought against - for example, in the Soviet Union. The fact that faith does not disappear even in the most difficult times testifies to its great importance and practical benefits it brings.
Necessary
- - icons;
- - religious literature.
Instructions
Step 1
The debate about the existence of God has been going on for thousands of years. An unequivocal answer to this question has not yet been found - evidence of the existence of God does not convince skeptics, the arguments of atheists cannot shake the convictions of believers. Therefore, we should not talk about whether God exists, but about why people continue to believe so persistently in His existence.
Step 2
The answer to this question is obvious - faith in God helps to live. It gives the believer something that no other teachings can replace. The life of a believer is subordinated to completely different aspirations; completely different life values are present in it. And this helps to relate to a variety of life problems differently.
Step 3
Faith in God gives a person's life a completely new meaning. All modern civilization is built on meeting the needs of the body, while for a believer, the soul is in the first place. Hence the predominance of truly spiritual values in his life - a believer will never allow himself to be mean, mean, deceitful, betrayed. Faith helps him make the right decisions, always act according to his conscience. The very realization that you did the right thing gives a very strong moral support.
Step 4
A believer has another very powerful tool that helps out in many difficult situations - prayer. When you know that God is behind your back, there is One to whom you can always and in any situation turn for advice or asking for help, life becomes much easier. Even if you doubt the existence of God, just try to talk to Him - mentally, in your own words. You can talk to God, for example, just before bed, having already turned off the light and lying in bed. Trust Him with all your aspirations, tell about your troubles - and you will see that it will become easier for you.
Step 5
What should be the correct prayer? Many people misunderstand the essence of prayer. They believe that the more tears and heartache in prayer, the better. This is completely wrong - the right prayer charges a person with optimism, the belief that everything will be fine. It should be positive - after all, you are turning to the One who initially knows all your aspirations, Who loves you and simply cannot refuse - if what you ask for does not harm you. The result of correct prayer is peace of mind, peace of mind, a very clear feeling that you have been heard and will definitely be helped.
Step 6
It is important to understand that correct prayer is not just a request for something, but a lively dialogue with God, a very clear sense of His presence. It is interesting that often believers feel that at the moment God is not around, a person is temporarily left by Him. The contrast between the two states - the presence of God and His absence - is so obvious that it removes any doubts about the existence of the Most High for the believer.
Step 7
Does God always give a person what he asks for? Of course not. But this does not push the believer to take offense at God, to break off all relations with Him. A true believer understands that his own vision of the situation is very limited. No matter what hard things happen for him, including serious illness or death of loved ones, he finds comfort in the fact that everything is God's will. It is faith that helps to accept the situation, no matter how bitter it may be, to come to terms with what happened.
Step 8
A huge role in accepting even the most difficult events for a believer is played by the understanding that the soul is immortal. There is no death - no one leaves forever, a believer knows that one day he will again meet those who are dear to him. And it gives strength for life, fills it with light and optimism. Faith conquers death, and this is one of its greatest virtues.
