Evangeline

Evangeline // Second year // Dentistry

I used to chase the idea of experiencing God in a tangible manner, to know for myself that God is real. I was obsessed with the idea that God had to prove Himself real to me so I could be fully convinced that He wasn’t just a concept I used to find comfort in. Yet I found myself pursuing an experience, more than God Himself.

When I decided to lay aside these expectations, I found that He was always there. He gave me peace in my struggles, assurance in my uncertainty and love when I felt undeserving. With time and by His grace, I’ve come to understand that how real God is doesn’t depend on how I feel. He’s present in my every day, even when I don’t see or feel it. I’ve realised that it’s by conviction and truth that He is real, and He doesn’t need to prove it in any way.