Yes, I believe in God. I have always. When I was younger, I had a book of Bible stories, a lovely illustrated volume we would pore over on lazy Saturday afternoons. I remember one picture of God from that book. He was shown as a serene personage with a snowy white beard and rosy cheeks—looking not too unlike Santa Claus, now that I think of it—gazing down on the newly created World with pride. It reminded me of the way a father might look on a newborn child. I have always had that picture in my mind, and I think that is why I could never believe in a vengeful God. That kindly, fatherly figure could never blame me for being led astray. He could never turn from me because of my minor transgression. Do you think with all the fighting and killing going on in the World, God is looking down and directing his anger at an individual whose only sin is having too much love to give? God is angry with those who act in an unjust manner and he responds instantaneously to the prayer of someone wronged or deceived. #RandolphHarris 1 of 6

It would be amazing if the soul leaves the body and walk about in the Heavens to look at the Sun and the Stars. In order to represent or form an idea of an object, the mind must know what it is to represent. It cannot, so to speak, work in the dark, and there must be a model on which to base its representation. The law of God as a whole aims at two things: the welfare of the soul and the welfare of the body. The superior God is to love God, and, as far as possible, to resemble him. The love of God can be achieved only through knowledge of divine activity in the World, the only knowledge of God possible. This supreme goal can be reached through a study of natural science and of metaphysis, which appears to signify that the highest perfection can be attained only by an individual who leads the theoretical life. Theoretical life can be combined with a life of action, as proved by the examples of the patriarchs and Moses. What is more, a life of action can constitute an imitation of God. The activity of nature (or God) tends to preserve the cosmic order, which includes the perpetuity of the species of living beings. #RandolphHarris 2 of 6

Evil exists in the World not to create despair, but activity. It is perfectly impossible to conceive that any creatures of God’s hands can be condemned to eternal suffering. Could we once admit such an idea, all our natural conceptions of goodness and justice would be completely overthrown, and we could no longer look on God as merciful and righteous Being. Eternal death means eternal death and not eternal life in torment. The doctrine of life and immortality which was brought to light by the gospel is the doctrine that the end of righteousness is everlasting life, but the wages of sin are death. As long as we put God in remembrance of his promises and to not put him in remembrance of our problems, then he will be faithful to his word. What God promises, he will do. By getting in agreement with God and believing what he says about us, then miracles can and will supersede any natural law. One of the greatest abilities God has given each of us is our ability to believe. #RandolphHarris 3 of 6

At one and the same time, humans live toward God in the Heavenly Kingdom and toward his natural and social environments in the Earthly Kingdom. The law of attraction is real. What an individual focuses on will be called into reality. Human reason is an adequate instrument for dealing with Earthly affairs. In the spiritual affairs, the situation is quite different. Reason has no understanding of what it is that commends a person to God. Therefore, God has given his word (in the Scriptures). If you believe, you can be successful. If you have faith in your abilities, one can overcome mistakes of the past. By believing, a person can fulfill one’s God given destiny. There is incredible power in what we believe. Let this take root in your spirit, because you are a believer, all will be well with you. All will be well with your family. All will be well with your finances. All will be well in your health. All will be well with your career. You need to get ready, because God’s promises are about to come to pass in your life. It may not happen on your timetable. However, keep believing. It will extraordinary and greater than you ever imagined. #RandolphHarris 4 of 6

The way of salvation could never have been thought out by rational inquiry, for all God’s works and works transcend reason. The Word of God is apprehended, not by reason, but by faith. I am constantly astonished by the miracle of divine forgiveness and the colorful heart of God and the unconditioned character of his grace. Certain reasonableness about the assumption a just God must require good works as the precondition of communion with him. We have to take us out of ourselves and we must learn to rise above reason. Faith is the subtle chain that binds us to the infinite. Faith is not a shelter against difficulties, but belief in the face of all contradictions. The steps of faith fall on the seeming void and find the rock beneath. Be a believer. Take the limits off God. There is so much more to our God. Do not keep him in a little box. Discover what else he is. Keep your faith stirred up. I believe and declare you are going to see God’s goodness in amazing ways! The way of God unites people. God loves is creatures as they love him. #RandolphHarris 5 of 6

God, you have promised to give us the desires of our hearts. I have dreams in my heart that seem impossible. However, you promised that you would make extraordinary things happen in my life, and now I am bold enough to ask you for these blessings. I cannot do this on my own, but I know that you are all-powerful. You have no limitations. There is nothing too difficult for you, so God, I am asking for your favor and grace to shine down on me. I am asking you to make a way, even though I do not see a way. God, I am asking you to open doors for me that no man nor woman can shut. I know that you and your angels will go to work and that stronghold are broken. Most High God, please breath in my direction. You are always in my thoughts, but to see you gain in person, drink you up like the sweetest medicine in the whole hospital—I feel like a new man. The doctors and nurses might as well have been peddling barley water for all it compared to you. My own personal tonic. When I get home, I just want God to be waiting there for me. #RandolphHarris 6 of 6