I believe- Mystery Adventure Creed

To say, "I believe" is to put one's self out there for all to see, examine, even criticize.  We open ourselves up to the scrutiny of others when we define our position with a statement of faith or belief.  "I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth."  Do you believe?  Do you believe that God set the stars in the sky?  Do you believe that God created humanity from dust and breathed life into the first humans and continues to breathe life into humanity?  What do you believe?  In order to say it aloud you have to first think about it.  You have to whittle it down to the most core set of values/beliefs/fundamental truths and then boldly proclaim your creed.

Here's ours from last night. . . 10 young people ages 10 and under made their own credal statement as they studied the First Article of the Apostles' Creed. . .   see if you believe what they believe:

Our Mystery Adventure Creed

We believe that God is the almighty Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

We believe that God made us, and everything else including all the animals, food, drinks, and materials so that we can create things.

We believe that our God loves us.

We believe that our God helps us through the day.

We believe that God listens to and answers our prayers.

We believe that God made grapes and wheat to feed us in his holy supper. 

This is most certainly true.

What do you say when someone asks you what you believe?  Do you believe it to the core of your being or is it simply a passing thought?  Nothing less will do when it comes to your faith. . . at some point you have to just say it!  I believe!