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Supernatural Faith in a Natural World

     "I realized that I was now thirty years old and was still floundering in the same quagmire, because I was greedy to enjoy what the world had to offer..." p. 126

       We spend our lives seeking (hopefully) truth and wisdom, but our imperfection prevents us from ever reaching these concepts. I find it so interesting that as Christians our goal is to find what is good and be "more like Jesus" even though we know we will never reach true goodness while on this earth. This perseverance truly sets us apart. We could easily remind ourselves that we will never be good enough, but our faith does not allow us to give up. Even the strongest believers deal with doubt and face temptations, yet we all know deep down that there is a greater purpose for our faith. 

        Obviously the purpose of Augustines Confessions is to confess and praise God for His patience and goodness. He spends page after page praising God. Something about this particular passage, though, struck me. Yes, God is good and He gives us reasons for our faith, but I think there is a supernatural element that helps us keep our faith as well. When we realize that God gives us purpose, it is easy to have faith. 

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  1. Caroline TuckerFebruary 2, 2021 at 7:47 AM

    I think purpose is a driving force behind a lot of beliefs and actions. The main thing that everyone wants is a purpose. I struggle sometimes because I want to be sure of my purpose for the future and I doubt myself. However, I do not doubt the purpose God has given me and that feels empowering.

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