For in God all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through God and for God. God is before all things, and in God all things hold together.
Colossians 1:16-17
There’s one lesson I learned recently as a hospital chaplain; nearly everyone believes in some form of spirituality. While patients come from different faiths and backgrounds, I’ve yet to meet someone who believes in merely the physical world. People may call it God, Higher Power, or Mother Nature, there is an undeniable longing deep in their hearts to connect with the Great Spirit of this universe. I literally encounter this everyday as a hospital chaplain with patients who are often ill, vulnerable, and very honest. It’s difficult to be an atheist while lying on a hospital bed.
What is the God shaped hole inside of you and how is your spirit longing for spiritual fulfillment? If this is a question that you’re wrestling with and would like to process it with someone, I would love to hear your story. Feel free to email me to schedule a phone call or meeting al@perch.church
