Who is God to You?
Most people believe in some concept of God. Yet how we define God is as important as our belief in Him. Four percent of Americans today believe they are gods themselves. Another seven percent believe that God is the total realization of personal, human potential. (2) If that happens to be a belief system to which you ascribe, be prepared to accept the colossal ramifications of being bound by your own human limitations. On the other hand, if you believe that God is unchangeable (Heb. 13:8), unequaled (Isa. 40:13-25), infinite (1 Kings 8:27), all-powerful (Jer. 32:17), ever-present (Ps. 139:7-12), and all-knowing (1 John 3:20), there is a much better chance that you will reach your intended destiny with the assistance of an incredibly powerful God who is willing to lead you every step of the way.
It is also important to understand that He is a personal God. He personally loves you very much (1 John 4:8,16). He will always be truthful with you (Ps. 117:2). You can count on Him being merciful when you fall short (Lam. 3:22–23). He is also fair in every circumstance (Ps. 89:14), and thankfully, He is very patient (Exod. 34:6-7).
What a relief to know that there is a loving, personal God that is on our side, coaching us and believing in us. He is for you, not against you. He is your number-one fan. Understanding that God is a very personal God and that He possesses these unchangeable attributes brings added confidence that you can really make your life amount to something eternally meaningful.
