Why Do I Believe?
"The Heavens Declare the Glory of God; the Skies Proclaim the Work of His Hands" - Psalm 19:1
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Why Do I Believe?
One verse for me was all it took.
Why did I wait so long to look?
The answer is not hard to find;
My problem was I did not seek.
Without him, I had made it fine,
But one day, I did take a peek.
And there it was in Psalm 19:
“The heavens declare the glory of God;
The skies proclaim the work of his hands.”
Was that verse always there for me?
Today, I feel God made it mine.
In this world, what do we mostly see?
The universe, stars, galaxies,
An order that could never be—
It was right there, but I didn’t see.
Reading more deeply in God’s Word,
I found the truth I had not heard:
A love so great, he gave his life.
He thought that I was worth the price.
His resurrection was proof for me.
Comment on “Why Do I Believe?”
I look at our small planet. It is the size of a grain of sand compared to the universe. How can I not believe that there is a designer, a God, holding it all together? Maybe the big bang is true, but even then, where did the materials for the big bang come from? It is easier to believe that there is a loving God that planned us, that planned this beautiful earth.
This is the title of this book. One night I looked up. I really saw the stars, the galaxies, and the universe. How could I not be convinced?
I was a skeptic for so long, until I opened the Bible. There I found Jesus—then it all made sense.
“The heavens declare the glory of God;
The skies proclaim the work of His hands”.
—Psalm 19:1 (NIV)
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Our journeys with God can take us from the deepest valleys to the highest peaks in life. And for author Lissette Trahan, her journey would take her into the jungles of Central and South America as she began to discover the voice of God within her soul.
Why Do I Believe? shares a heartfelt, intimate collection of Lissette’s poetry on the way, the truth, and the life that was revealed to her through Christ. As you dwell on her poems and consider her sincere commentaries, the hope is that you too can understand in your heart and in your soul why you believe, drawing you closer to the Lord on your own faithful journey.
Lissette Trahan is a gifted poet, a lifelong learner, and a woman with a heart for God that overflows in all she does. Her words flow as easily as a mountain stream and will leave you with food for thought. Destined to become a must-read, Why Do I Believe? will bring you closer to God and leave you yearning for more. Why Do I Believe? can be digested in small sittings with a minimal amount of time required. Open the book, pick a poem, and begin! With commentary accompanying each poem, one poem will lead you to find out more as you explore the Bible passages and the theme. Great for book-discussion groups and quiet time alike, Why Do I Believe? will offer advice and timeless wisdom for day-to-day living. A book to relish!
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About the Author
Lissette Trahan is a poet and an author who has been inspired by God and guided to share her journey. Her poetry has been featured online, and Why Do I Believe? is a collection of selected poems and commentaries that have been particularly inspiring to her readers. Lissette has been married to her husband, Carl, for nearly fifty years. They live in Lafayette, Louisiana.