In today's world, everyone is searching for truth in everyday life--from choosing to believe whether the person you're in a relationship with is really telling the truth about themselves or just paying you lip service or if the breaking news story you just downloaded off the internet is the real deal or another hare brained hoax. There is so much out there that's passed off as truth it's no wonder we're in a state of confusion--and the news, the internet, and social media all support many of these outrageous claims--so what to do? If the issue of truth weren't such a serious matter, it could be easily brushed off but the truth is--truth matters, more than you will ever know. And the sad thing is that the very place where truth ought to exist--in religion,where man meets God--is not always the case.
The truth is that the world's major religions--Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism--all offer totally different and opposing views on God, which raises the question----how can you even find truth in religion?
Because of our makeup, we have something inside us that acts like a guidance system, keeping us on track. God, in His infinite wisdom gave us His son Jesus Christ to lead us back to Him and when Jesus died on the cross and returned to the Father, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit (for those who are baptized) to continue His work. God has not only provided for His people in this way, He has also supplied us with tools to guide us through life. When we start listening to the inner voice of truth (our spirit) and begin following our senses (sixth sense), we are led out of the confusion of the world and into the truth.
So we are actually spirit beings encased in a body, but the world will have you believe that you are just a physical body--and all that matters are your life's accomplishments and achievements. But after time, most individuals discover there's more to it than that. And it is when we come into contact with the spirit part of ourselves (our true selves), that we start to connect with God, because God is a Spirit. Most people's perception of God is that He's out there in the cosmos, (He is), but from the moment we enter this world, He's also seeking every opportunity to connect with us Spirit to spirit so that we can come to know Him in a more intimate way.
Whether you accept this idea or not, it is the essence of who you are and why you're here. When you can begin to understand that you are God's ultimate creation and that He is trying to find ways to reach out to you, then you will begin to see your importance in the whole scope of things. But back to religion. Religion was designed by man to help lead man back to God, but sometimes religion mostly gets in the way. I'm not dissing the religious establishment, but I am putting it out there that you need to choose your religion wisely and that even then, you need to continue to listen to your inner voice (or spirit) in all things. There are many religions which profess the truth, but since they are all so different, they cannot all be true. In the end, only one religion can uphold the truth and for me that religion has proven to be christianity. Sadly, even within christianity, you may find false prophets or religious leaders with self serving interests, for the bible states..."For false Messiahs and false prophets will appear. They will perform miracles and wonders in order to deceive even God's chosen people, if possible." (Mark 13:21-23)
It is not my intent to look down upon any religion, but to share with you what I believe to be the ultimate truth--that we are eternal beings destined for eternal life with our creator and that the world is just a resting stop on on our way there. But in order to realize that you have a final destination, you need to rely on the inner voice of your spirit that is always guiding you, leading you to truth. We are all destined for something greater than what the world has to offer--and it begins first by seeking the truth, discerning the truth and standing on the truth--because in the end--truth matters.
Faith Rocks
C Willson
