Why I Believe in God...

While doing my homework today for one of my classes, I was searching around the internet for an answer to a question I had... and as I typed into the search bar, a video came up by some comedian entitled "Letting Go of God." The video documents how this woman went from being a Christian to an Atheist seemingly overnight. My heart stopped as I read the title. I did not watch the video. I did not need to. Because I know that her views are probably much the same as so many other people in this world. I firmly believe that people are inherently good, however, there are individuals that are easily persuaded by Satan and his lies. And as the last days are upon us... those people seem to be everywhere. So as I looked at this video, and the people like her, I grew despondent at the fact that there are people in this world that do not want to believe in a God. 

Yet, I was hopeful as I remembered that some may not believe in God. But I do. And my belief in Him may one day inspire others to know Him as well. 

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I believe in God, because the Earth is too beautiful to be made by just science. A heavenly hand made those clouds I love to look at and the autumn colors I cherish. 

I believe in God because I am happy. Some may say that we create our own happiness, but I am most cheerful when I have the slightest sliver of hope that there is some one greater than I am. 
I believe in God because I have prayed to Him and I have seen Him answer my prayers. 
I believe in God because I have loved and been loved. 
I believe in God because I believe in second chances. And never-ending improvement. 
I believe in God I just do. I can't explain it with my human words, but I know He is there, and has always been there. 
I believe in God when I see people share their talents.
I believe in God when I use my own talents. 
I believe in God because technology is progressing too rapidly to be the work of human minds alone. 
I believe in God because my life has had so many trials, but I have overcome them through a power that was not my own. He has a plan for me and everything works out.
I believe in God because I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
I believe in God because I believe in the testimony of Joseph Smith regarding the First Vision. And there is no way to deny what he saw and that God is real.  
I believe in God because I have been in the room with President Thomas S. Monson. There is no way to deny that a host of angels is in there with him.
I believe in God because I get chills when I read of joyous experiences and random acts of kindness. It's my spirit reminding me that this is who I want to be. 
I believe in God because I know that Jesus Christ is His son and they are two separate beings. One died for me and the other allowed His son to die for me. 
I believe in God because my best friends are preaching His word all over the world, sacrificing their life for a gospel that is His and they are protected by His hand. 
I believe in God because I have been given so much in this life and continue to be blessed. 
I believe in God because I know so much, and still have so much to learn. And my knowledge had to come from somewhere. 
I believe in God because I live in the body He made for me. 
I believe in God because when I share my testimony I feel complete, warm, and content. 
I believe in God because He loves me  even when I do not honor Him as I should. He never punishes, only loves. 
I believe in God because He does not make evil, Satan does. But He does not destroy it either, because He loves us enough to let us choose if we want to return to Him or not. 
I believe in God because as I write this I am safe, and warm, and well-fed. I live in a country that has religious freedom, and I attend a prestigious university. My family and friends are safe and their health is well. 
I believe in God because even if none of that were true, I would know that He still loved me because I would  be happy. And happiness is from Him. 
I believe in God because I have read the Book of Mormon and prayed to know of it's truthfulness. And got an answer that it was. 
I believe in God because He believes in me. And He loves me more than I can comprehend. 

I have been humbled enough to know how to honor God. And to honor His name is to proclaim my adoration for Him and my gratitude for His plan. People today are disillusioned and quite frankly prideful. They cannot wrap their minds around the idea that someone might be more powerful than them. However, I have never doubted that all I've been given has come from God. 

And that's why I believe in him with every fiber of my being. Because I am His.