What are some things that tell you there is a God?

Mark answered…

Everything around us testifies of a God who created all things. The complexity of life points toward an Intelligent Being who designed it, organized it and brought it to existence. The probability that everything around us may have arisen by mere chance is infinitely small, and the idea of a Supreme Creator is the only one that can make sense of all the beauty and complexity of nature including ourselves. And yet, these still do not prove the existence of God in the same sense that scientific concepts are proven. It is really impossible to prove the existence of God in the same, logical way used in science (the scientific method). That is why we say that we believe that there is a God, even if we have not seen him - this is called faith. I have not personally seen God, but my inner self tells me that he exists. Ultimately, it comes down to individual choice. We decide based on what we see and feel, on what the surroundings tell us, whether God exists or not. I choose to believe that there is a God, and this choice is one of my most important freedoms.

Danny answered…

For me, nature is one of the strongest evidences that there is a God. It is hard for me to believe that the mountains, oceans, forests, flowers, animals, and skies were randomly formed. It is hard to deny the beauty and the peace one can feel while sitting in silence and looking into the night sky.

Beyond that, answered prayers tell me there is a God. I have prayed too many times and seen answers too many times for me to think that it has all been coincidence. These were prayers that expressed my concerns of which no one knew, yet were accompanied by answers that were so specific and detailed. God loves us to a degree we cannot comprehend, and as we look we will feel His love in very powerful and comforting ways.

Scott answered…

Everything in nature tells me that there is a God. The universe is so ordered, so perfectly in harmony. If you really study our wonderful little planet, you'll learn that it is so amazingly unique to be able to sustain life, that there is just no way the earth and its inhabitants were merely created by chance.
The most important reason I know there is a God, though, is because I have felt his presence in my life. Through prayer, I have built a relationship with him, and as such, I love him and know that he loves me.

David H. answered…

I identify with Fyodor Dostoevsky, who once wrote: "It is not as a child that I believe and confess Jesus Christ. My hosanna is born of a furnace of doubt." I respect people who find it difficult or impossible to believe, because of the incongruity of so much unjustifiable hurt and pain in the world or because the affirmative evidence for God's existence does not seem compelling. But yet I believe. I believe in a God who is powerful, knowledgeable, loving and good. I see God in the heavens and earth. I see God in the principles of physics, evolution and natural selection, psychology, engineering, mathematics, the arts and the humanities, among others. I see God in the multitude of faith (or nonfaith) traditions throughout the world and among all peoples, giving meaning, purpose and direction to God's children and creations. Yes, there is much inexplicable hurt, pain and injury in the world, and yes, God's respect for our free will and freedom to believe requires that the evidence for God be noncompelling. I do not pretend to know easy answers; I look forward one day to receiving explanations or understanding of those tough questions. In the meantime, I am grateful for the whisperings from God's spirit and for occasional experiences that, to me, seem like "postcards from God", confirming to me God's love and care for me and for all creation. I have never seen God personally, but I have experienced God and I have met God's children and seen God's creations.

Sara answered…

 Looking outside and seeing the beautiful sunrise or sunset, pretty much all of nature and really everything tells me that there is a God. 

Alisa answered…

There are so many things that tell me there is a God. I can scarcely go on a walk without being reminded there is a God. I look at the radiant color of the setting sun, and the beauty takes my breath away; deep in my heart, I know that there is a God. When I hear the laughter of children in the nearby park, I know there is a God. When I hold a newborn in my arms and look into those eyes, I know there is a God. When I walk along the shore with the vast ocean, the rhythm of the crashing waves, and the light sea breeze as my companions, I know there is a God. When I ride the bus to school and see a random act of kindness performed to someone in need, I know there is a God. One of my favorite things to do is to star gaze. The pure awesomeness of the stars and the planets tells me there is a God.

Blake answered…

All things denote that there is a God: the planets in their orbit, the laughter of children, the chirp of a bird, and the brush of the wind on my face. I believe that there is a creator, and that this world and everything in it are not an accident.

Anna answered…

"Everything denotes there is a God." This beautiful world, all the creations on it, the way the planets are organized: For me, all these things are testimonies of a Supreme Being, a Creator.

Also, I have felt the difference of faith and light, versus darkness and confusion. I have felt the forces behind these feelings. I know that goodness and light come from God. I know that life has purpose, meaning and that my choices matter, because there is a God, and He has a plan for our happiness.

Jan answered…

I know there is a God because he has heard my prayers. Several times when i have prayed I have received answers in such a way that I know only I and my Father in Heaven knew what I had said in my prayer and he answered me. Sometimes words to a hymn have come to my mind as the answer. Sometimes an idea has entered my thoughts. Many times I have been lead to things I have lost and needed right then. And sometimes when I have prayed I am overwhelmed with a feeling of comfort and reassurance that he is there. I know there is a God because he hears me when I pray.

Sara. answered…

I think this question is the closest one to the one I've been wanting to answer, which is, "Why if there is a God, does He allow so much suffering?" So I will answer both.

Firstly, as you think about your life, what are the things that have made you stronger? They are probably the challenges you've had. Maybe you've learned a new skill because you lost a job, or went through a challenging class. Maybe you were closest with your spouse when you were both struggling. Maybe your family drew closer together to support each other through a loved one's illness. Becoming stronger and developing the character traits of our Savior, Jesus Christ, is one of our primary purposes on earth. We can't learn without being challenged, and having opportunities to practice.

Secondly, we all are free to make our own choices in life. Which means, some people will choose poorly, and they and/or others will pay the consequences--from a car accident to a life-threatening illness to a divorce to a war. God does not free us from those consequences it wouldn't make any sense. But He does offer the opportunity to make better choices, and he does offer comfort, peace, and understanding to those who suffer, if they seek Him.

Now to the joyful part, things that tell me there is a God. When I pray, I hear and feel Him answer. When I hold one of my children, I feel such pure love. When I look at the majesty and creativity of our natural surroundings, I know they are no accident of physics. When I see the way my life has been blessed, how things have worked out for our best, even when they weren't what I'd have thought was best at first, I am reminded that He is in charge.

And I do believe in the testimony of Joseph Smith, that he saw both God the Father, and his Son, Jesus Christ in a vision.

Rachel answered…

As I kneel on my knees to pray each night, I am overwhelmed by the Spirit of love I feel from our Savior. I know he hears and answers my prayers. This is a testimony to me that there is a God and that He loves each and every one of us.

Rick answered…

The beauty of life. Deliverance by unknown means. Following what the scriptures counsel, and receiving the promised blessings. Kindness of others. Warmness when you spread it. Satisfaction. Opposition. Struggles. Work. Triumph. Growth. Becoming. Relationships. Love. Belonging.

There is a God. He loves us. All can know this. As we know Him better, we find true and lasting happiness. All good comes from God. As hard as our lives may become, they will always be better if we decide to follow the Lord and continue in His path. We lived with Him before we were born. There is no greater happiness that can be found outside of obedience to the teachings of the Lord. We are blessed as we study the Holy Bible. As we study the Book of Mormon we can know that God has restored His church to the earth in these last days. We have the opportunity to live with our families forever with God, in a state of never ending happiness. All people can come to this knowledge. In this life God has provided the means for us to know this. It is by reading the Book of Mormon and praying to Heavenly Father to know if it is true. As we pray to our Father in Heaven, and ask Him questions of our souls, he blesses us with the ability to receive the answers.The Lord Jesus Christ has paid for our sins and wants the best for us.

John David answered…

The way the universe is formed all the way down to the intricacies of the human cell and its intelligently-designed mechanisms. I know there is a God by the way I feel when I pray to Him.

Parker answered…

Everything testifies of the existence of God. I currently study biology and chemistry for my degree, it continually amazes me that everything down to the elements and atomic structures, biological cells, the world, and the Universe all seem to be working in sync and following laws. Some may say that it's all chaos and chance, but yet it all somehow just works out?

I see that the most important proof of the existence of God is mankind. We were created in his image and are given abilities to create things as well. Look around at the human world and see all the creations we have made. If we as mankind have such capabilities, why not a Supreme Creator who has all knowledge of the sciences be able to create us and everything in the universe?

Mary answered…

When I look at my sweet child and all the personality, complexities, and beauty of her little self, I know that she is a gift from God. When I hike to a mountain-top and soak in the peaceful nature around me, I can feel God's care over all His creations. When I am filled with peace after praying, I know that God has heard my prayer and knows my challenges. (see my personal story on how my prayers have been answered). All these things contribute to my testimony that God lives.

Christal answered…

The sheer joy of a birds song in the morning to announce the new day is an affirmation to me that a Divine Creator loves His children so much that He even has a musical welcome for them everyday! I have had prayers answered in small and simple and in great and amazing ways. But most of all I know there is a God because of the way I feel about Him in my heart. You know how it feels to have a trusted and loving and giving friend? Well that is how I feel about my Heavenly Father. Feelings such as love and empathy are as real as any tangible thing. It is a feeling that tells me that He is there, that He loves me and that through Him all things are possible.

Gary answered…

I have studied science and to me everything denotes that there is a God. The stars and planets and their organization show God's power. All life on earth also display God's creative and organizational power as well. Without his power, everything would literally fall apart into chaos. 

Lindsey answered…

Mountains, the ocean, the moon, a newborn baby. These things tell me there is a God because I can not believe that these things could just happen by chance. These things had to be created by something or someone.

Brian answered…

There are so many things in nature that tell me that God is there. For example, we went to Arches National Park and it is just so incredible how everything was so perfectly carved out. I just can't believe that something like that can just randomly happen without being directed.
Another thing is the human body. I love medicine and anatomy. The way the body works so perfectly is so incredible and how our body maintains homeostasis we well, even if we do fill it with junk sometimes.

Zane answered…

Look around, everything denotes thier is a God.

Roxanne answered…

Holding a new baby in my arms, is one of the most visible and undeniable testimonies to me that there is a supreme creator, a father who loves us all very much.

I have had many experiences though, where I know that it was more than coincidence, when a prayer has been answered. I like to call them "Love Notes from Heavenly Father." Like the other day when I was sitting in church and the thought came from out of the blue "It would be so neat to go to Girl's Camp" I thought it was strange that it came when I was busy doing something completely different. Not an hour later, I was called in by one of the leaders in my congregation and asked to direct the girl's camp this summer. I think the Lord wanted me to know this calling was from him, not from the man who called me. That is a testimony to me that Heavenly Father knows me Roxanne, and wants me to know He has an important errand to do for his children!

Ruth Call answered…

I think life itself tells us there is a God. When I had my first baby boy, I remember looking into his eyes and feeling such a reverence & love for God. I don't know how to make a baby. How did I create such a beautiful being? Although I went through the entire pregnancy and was there through the whole delivery process, I cannot take the credit for creating such a beautiful baby. God is the creator of all mankind. He has created this earth & everything on it for our benefit. He loves each one of us & wants us to be happy & enjoy his creations.

john answered…

every thing around me the earth the trees the wild life the air we breath is a truth that there is a god. if we are here just to die and not exist then what was the purpose in living? and existing? if so much on this earth has a purpose to do something to serve something like water keeps us alive and food. how cars get us around and the sun keeps us warm and the trees give us shade. if all these things have a purpose then why don't we? we do we are to become like our heavenly father and help others to know him and follow Jesus example so that we can return to GOD after this mortal life and become whats in stored for us. i know through prayer and the holy ghost that god lives.

Emily Fugal answered…

All things good in this world point us toward God. Every smile, uplifting song, embrace, the sun, rain, good food, a wonderful friend, dear parents, a loving spouse, energetic children. I see His love for me and for all of mankind in literally all things. I can see Him in every good book that I read, every delicious dish that I taste, in every good thought and in the miracle of birth, life and death. His whole earth and each of His children on this earth is evidence that God loves us and wants us to be happy! The true miracle is that He has provided a way for us to be happy. "Oh it is wonderful!" God loves me and you and all of us!

John answered…

This is a great question. For me I have always believed in a God. My understanding of him was different than it is now. I guess for me the question is what tells me there is not a God. I can't think of a single thing. Look around, this world though chaotic is in perfect balance. The natural eternal laws that govern the heavens and the elements are perfect. The way that the days go on in perfect time, the way the seasons change. All the variety of life that we see, so many animals and insects all with their own unique purpose. It is not possible that it all is by chance or random combinations of elements and reactions. Mankind I believe is the crown jewel of our Fathers work. Our ability to think, reason, communicate and problem solve is not seen in any other species. We feel love, hate, joy and pain. The design of the family is divine. Again most other species, within the first 2 years the animal can fend for themself, could you imagine a 2 year old surviving on its own. Parenting is a divine appointment. And our Father has given us something else instead of instincts to survive with. We have a prophet and scriptures as a guideposts!! That is amazing. To think that at any time we can seek guidance from the Creator himself. All can be revealed if we have the faith, and we tune in.

Lane answered…

I am a scientist, and the more I learn the more I realize that everything is part of a grand order. Everything is related in some way, from the molecules and atoms, to the genetic machinery that programs how our cells function, to the order of nature and the planets in the universe. All these things bear witness that there is a divine creator.

Tracy answered…

A beautiful sunset. The incredible magnificence of a newborn baby's body. The hand that holds mine when I am crying. My children's laughter. My dogs' stubborn (and sometimes misplaced) loyalty to me and my family. The realization that I can keep going after a mistake and do better the next time. The inexplicable miracles that are part of all of our lives.

Christina Rose answered…

The Holy Ghost. And prayer. It doesn't have to be church-related, although you can definitely know there is a God when you read the scriptures. It can be a feeling you get when you see something really beautiful, meet someone really welcoming, or hear the most beautiful song. It's just a feeling in your heart that tells you that God exists. In Psalms 19:1, it says "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork”

Janelle answered…

The first thing that comes to mind is all of the world's stunning creations. The earth is a grandiose and beautiful place full of absolutely beautiful people. I often stand in awe and Heavenly Father's creations.

Next, is He has provided us a way to return to live with Him one day, through the sacrifice of His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. He has also given us the scriptures and prophets to provide us with guidance and direction on our time here on earth.

Lastly, it's that feeling of peace and comfort I get so many times, but especially when I am lonely or struggling or confused. I love that feeling and the re-assurance I receive when I kneel in prayer that He knows me and is aware of me and loves me.

Morgan H answered…

Everything around us points to the existence of some higher power. Our own lives-- being living persons, and the existence of this lovely world help me to know that God is real. He created it all. If you put a bunch of legos in a bag and shake them, they will never build anything without intelligent design. The same is true with the building blocks of nature used to create the earth, the galaxies, and the universe. Divine design is evident by creation's existence.

Karen answered…

This beautiful world that we live in tells me there is a God. I know that He created it for me to enjoy and to have experiences here before I return to Him in Heaven.
Life. The living and breathing of each day and that it is fragile tells me there is a God. I know He has His hands in our lives and blesses our families in the things we learn and enjoy.
 

Justin answered…

For me, the biggest thing that tells me that God exists is the complexity and beauty of nature. The more I learn about how everything works (by studying physics, chemistry, biology), the more I'm amazed at the genius behind it all. From subatomic particles all the way up to the universe as a whole, it all works together, in spite of all the mistakes that we make in managing what we have. The way interactions at the atomic level determine behaviors at the macro level (where we can observe it easily) screams to me that it didn't happen by chance, it was designed.

Elder Low answered…

Nature, the human body, the universe and all its vast-ness, music, good deeds performed by others, charity, the human mind, creativity.

Scott B. answered…

Everything we see testify that there is a God. There is an order to everything in our universe and the world is too beautiful to be made by chance. Prayer is the key to really finding out how close God is to you.

Adam. answered…

One of the things that lets me know that there is a God is microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, amoebas, and other cells. When I was studying about bacteria in high school, I was seeing how not so simple they are. Evolutionists will tell you that they are simple, one celled creatures. From a distance, sure, they look fairly simple; but when you look closer you will see that they are extremely complicated. If certain things in a single bacterium are not there, the bacterium will die. Plain and simple. It CANNOT be created by chance. Period. SOMETHING, or rather some ONE, had to have created it. That is one of the things that tells me that there is a God.

Daniel answered…

All surroud me tells me its a good. until human body , its a testimony its so complex, only god can create and have the intelligence for made our bodys and all the beauty of the earth.but more specific when i prayed i felt somebody hears me and comfort me i see the answers , and the blessing in my family.

Kyle answered…

I believe God manifests himself in a lot of different ways.

One of the quietest moments in my life was when I was cross-country skiing at the base of a mountain one winter. I came to the top of a hill and caught my breath, then stopped and looked around. I was completely alone, and surrounded by snow-covered trees and mountains. I took a few minutes to stand there in stillness and silence. It was awesome.

Contrast this silence with a busy shopping district in Fukuoka, Japan. When I was an LDS missionary in Japan, my purpose was to find people that were willing to listen to our message. The streets of a big city were a great place for meeting people. I was in awe of the noise, clamor, and sheer number of people.

These two settings in their own ways demonstrate the nature of God. When I am alone or with nature, I can appreciate the fact that I am never alone. I can also see design and love in my surroundings. Even in the midst of noise and crowds, I find peace in the assurance that God knows me--my thoughts and desires--and that I am a unique son of God. I try to have love for the people around me, knowing that God has an equal and compassionate love for all people.

God's existence is evident in contrast. To me, things like birth and death, separation and reunion, silence and noise, all show in some way that God exists and that he cares.

Tyler answered…

The beauty of this Earth
My family
The complexity of every living thing

Kellen! answered…

Friend, there has been WAY too many 'coincidences' and miracles in my life to ever even think that there isn't a loving God in Heaven. I've known that when I align my will with His will, my life not only goes a lot smoother, but it's orchestrated almost perfectly. He's too good NOT to be true. I've felt His love with sincerity and clarity both in temporal and spiritual matters. I know there's a God because it's been written on my heart and sounded in my mind. Ya dig?

Amanda Palmer! answered…

I think people trust less in their hearts these days than perhaps they should, and more in their minds; what they can physically see, touch, hear, taste, or smell. Although I can not see God, or touch the hands of my Savior, hear choirs of angels, or physically taste of the waters of life, I believe that it is still possible to know of it. Who are we to say that there is no higher existence? Being incapable of fully comprehending something is not an excuse to deny its existence. A beetle, for example, would be overloaded if it were suddenly given the mind of a human being. Its little body and limited senses could never allow it to understand what it's like to be a person. We also can't fully fathom a purely omniscient Being. But our hearts can see where our eyes cannot, and in mine I know of the Lord.

Honor answered…

I know there is a God because I have 6 children. I think having a baby is a miracle and know that only through God could we have such a thing happen so perfectly. It's apparent to me that bodies were designed by a loving Creator who knew what He was doing. It's not an accident that we can create life.

I know there is a God when I look outside and see the beauty of the world. The perfect snow flakes in winter, or the rainbow after a storm, or a flower that smells so sweet.

I know there is a God when I taste strawberries and plums and cherries in the summer.

I know there is a God when I listen to a song about Jesus Christ and feel a warmth and burning in my heart.

Casey answered…

I love the outdoors and I love working with animals. Every spring, when new baby calves are born, I get to witness the miracle of life. As I have observed life entering and leaving this world, I am convinced that there is too much going on to just be coincidence. There is no way those new baby animals could have "evolved" from a single cell organism.
I also love spending times in the mountains and there too, I see too much that just seems to work out. There is something more controlling out there than just nature.

Robyn answered…

The things that tell me there is a God is in what surrounds us. The air we breath, the food we eat, etc. I see God in the eyes of my children and their spirits. I see Him in the mountain streams or the wind rustling through the trees. I know God is real because of the healing my body recieves when it is sick and afflicted. He provides for us so many things that couldn't happen without a higher being.

Becky answered…

Everything! A beautiful day, a specatcular view, the laughter of children, stirring music, a hug from my grandmother; I simply cannot believe that things like these happened by accident or chance. These are gifts from a loving God, our Father in Heaven, who loves us and wants nothing more than to bless us and help us along on our journey through mortality here on earth. Every blessing in our life reiterates to me that there is a God and He loves me.

Melissa answered…

For me I find proof of God in my experiences. I can feel His prensence when I pray, and I know that I have experienced His love for me, because I also know that he has answered my prayers. Others' testimonies of God always help strengthen my own. There is nothing more wonderful to me than being able to hear of other people's love and knowledge of God and let it strengthen my own.

I also know of God, just from the world I see around me. I see so many wonderful and unique people that couldn't possibly have been created by chance, I see the flowers, and the trees, all the animals that populate the earth and I can't help but think there must have been some hand that created them. Even just looking up at a clear blue sky, or gazing at the majesty of clouds, gives me inspiring thoughts of God.

I like to think of God as like the wind. He's something that I know is out there, that I can feel and know of, but for now at least I can't see him, just like we can feel the wind even if we can't see it.

Dallas answered…

I once heard someone say that "Coincidences are God's way of micro-managing the universe." This is something I strongly believe in because I feel "coincidences" occur everywhere. God has a plan and I recognize it by the way that he puts me in the situations I need to be in to be challenged. God is in everything--and by that I mean his hand is guiding everything. The earth is evidence of this. Take, for example, a single cell and all its components and functionalities. Every element has a purpose to take part in a grander purpose. This extends to even greater things that were created by God--the stars and planets. All these things are conducted by some guiding force to aid growth and progression. I know that God exists because humans grow and progress.

Shanna answered…

God's creation is to me, supreme evidence of his existence. I heard it said once, that you could more easily toss a million letters into the air, and expect them come down all organized into a complete dictionary, than to have this world created by sheer chance.
Everything works in such precision. Looking at the intricacies of a small leaf, how could it be chance? The amazing precise machine that we call our bodies, to be able to grow, to heal itself, to live, how could that be chance? There is divinity in everything we see in God's creation, witnessing of Him.

Shirley Nance answered…

Everything created in and on our earth is beautiful. We only have to take a walk, listen to nature, smell the flowers, look up into the universe on a clear night, see a baby born, a loved one leave earthly life, and listen to our heart to know and feel there is a God (our Heavenly Father) that loves us dearly and wants us to be with Him throughout eternity.

Leah answered…

The more I learn about the world, the more I think that everything could not possibly have come together by chance. From the most delicate and complex microorganism, to the great blue whale, everything seems to testify of some master hand. When I look up at the stars, it is impossible for me to believe that there is not some purpose to such a vast and beautiful universe.

More than that, the Spirit testifies in my heart that there is a God. I have felt a peace and a love in my heart when I pray that tells me that there is One out there who listens and loves me.

Rachael answered…

I feel closest to God when I am in nature, when I am among some of His greatest creations. I feel Him when I sit on the edge of the Grand Canyon. I feel Him when I view delicate cave formatios or sit in silence in the complete darkness of a cave. I feel Him when I drive over beautiful mountain passes. I feel Him when I look at the stars in the night sky. I feel Him when I look at the complexities and differences of all of the animals, insects, and plant life on this planet. Sometimes I think, "He must have had fun creating that one!" How could any of this come about by chance? I often wonder how one can NOT believe in God. Psalms 19:1 says, "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork."

Carli answered…

There are so many things that tell me that there is a God. One of the most significant evidences in my life has been the ability to look out the window and see Gods hand in everything. The tall rocky mountains, the smallest of flowers, the smile on a strangers face, the laughter of a child, the summer sun, the brilliance of the night sky... There is so much more that I could mention. For me, it isn't the deep gospel doctrine that helps me to recognize God. It is the small and simple treasures that I find in my everyday life.

Justin answered…

 Well, in the scriptures God gives commandments and promises blessings to those that keep his commandments. I have received an abundance of blessings in my life. These blessings and the guidance that I have received tell me that God is real. I have come to know this with all of my heart and soul. I love my Father in Heaven and owe everything to him. 

Susie Harris answered…

There are many ways for me that help me know that my Heavenly Father lives and loves me. He knows me and how I know this is that he sent me to live with the family that I have. I have understanding and loving parents that taught me the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I also know by how beautiful and simple this Earth is; from the seas to land, from the flowers,trees, to the sunsets and sunrises. I know He lives and loves us.

Abby Thorin answered…

When my daughter was born I couldn't help but be amazed at how perfect her tiny little body was. Everything was there; 10 fingers and 10 toes, hair and nails, and beautiful eyes. I thought, "There are so many things that could have gone wrong when she was in my belly; her skin, eyes, hair, fingers, toes, limbs, organs, blood, senses, mouth, everything could have had a problem with it, but none of them did. In fact, it's not commonplace that a baby is born today with severe problems." I couldn't see how anyone could look at a baby and think it was not a miracle from God. For example, if you took a Rolex watch apart and put the over 100 pieces into a bag and shook the bag do you suppose there would ever be a time when every piece would fall into place and you open that bag to find a fully constructed watch? It would never happen! For perfection to happen in this world of constant chaos it requires a miracle that only God can provide. So, evidences of God's existence are everywhere you can look, but it's up to you to look long enough to see.

Bryant answered…

 I am a lover of the outdoors and there have been times when I have seen a beautiful sunset or a scene in nature that has really touched my soul and I have known that it was God who created this...and He knows what beauty is!!
Also, When I pray to Him I feel in my heart that He is listening and He ALWAYS answers my prayers. Sometimes those answers are not what I am hoping for or they are not answered in the way that I am expecting, but they are always answered. For this reason, I can tell God is there.

Mike answered…

I have spent hours upon hours pondering this very question. This question helped me gain my testimony that there is absolutely a loving God, our Father in Heaven. I have never been able to agree with science regarding the perfect creation of our earth and all living things on it, that creation occured they way science explains it. I don't know exactly how things were created specifically except through the laws of nature which has to be a specific process coordinated by a loving being who had a purpose for the creation. The beauty and variety of the earth is no accident. The ability for the earth to sustain life is no accident. The fact that all species of life, particularly human life, can re-produce after its own kind is no accident. I have prayed for the knowlege that our Father in Heaven created our spirits, our earth, our physical bodies for us to come and live mortal lives as a stage in our eternal progression. The answers I have received are a resounding YES. Life itself is no accident.

Gerald answered…

I have often heard the comment, or variations thereof, "If there really was a god, then why to we have so much wickedness in the world?" The greatest gift that God has given us is our "agency" or the right to choose for ourselves. He will not force us to do anything. That is Satan's objective, and he would like us to think that it is God's fault. All the wickedness in the world is not God's doing but rather man's inhumanity to man. It is mankind making choices to inflict pain and suffering on others for their own pleasure or personal gain. Rabbi Harold Kushner wrote a great book on this subject, "Why Bad Things Happen to Good People". We may not be able to change the world, but we can change the world right around us by making correct choices in all that we do, whether for ourselves or for others. In the Book of Mormon, Father Lehi teaches his family "For it must needs be, that there is an opposition in all things." (2Ne 2:11) Therefore, it is up to us to choose righteousness or wickedness and thereby influence our part of the world accordingly. Just as any responsible parent, Heavenly Father wants the best for all of His children, but He can't do it for us. We must choose for ourselves. The other thing that we must understand is that we will also be held accountable for our choices at some point in our lives, so it behooves us to do the best that we can, for ourselves and for all those for whom we are responsible.

Suzanne answered…

Let's face it, this beautiful earth and all of the plants, animals, and people with each delicate balance in nature couldn't have just happened. He's answered my prayers and carried me through difficult times in my life. I've felt His love and enjoyed His blessings. I've learned about Him, talked to Him, and felt smiled on by Him as I've obeyed Him.

Kyra answered…

The complexity of life. The family unit. The love we feel for others.

Sarah answered…

Everytime I get on an airplane and look out the window at the world from a bird's eye view I can't help but know there is a God. Too many things about the universe, earth's distance from the sun, etc are too perfect for them to be considered a coincidence. God knows when even a sparrow falls. He is the creator of the heavens and the earth and each creation is beautiful. I have lived most of my life by the beach and each sunrise is a wonderful reminder of the gift of a new day that God has given us. He wants us to be happy and has given us a beautiful place in which to live.

Chelsea answered…

For me there is evidence of God's influence in everything around me. From the beauty of the night sky and it's vastness to the extreme complexity within our cells makes my knowledge of God more sure. When I ponder on the near perfection of the function of our bodies (when we go down to a molecular level) I see the majesty of the organization and to me God's influence is manifest.

Susan answered…

When I see the sunrise in the morning, or the rain fall, I know there is a God. When I see the flowers bloom and the butterfies flutter by, I know there is a God. When I see a baby so tiny, so precious, and perfectly formed, I know there is a God. When I hear the birds sing or feel the wind on my face, I know there is a God. When I see the majestic mountains or the white caps of the ocean, I know there is a God. I know that God created this beautiful world and all the inhabitants for us; to bring us joy.

When I am afraid or troubled, I pray to God and I know that He hears it and will comfort me. I know that when I pray, God will answer my prayer in His due time.

I know there is a God. I know that he knows you and me and that He loves each one of us no matter what. I know that I can repent and God will forgive me. I know that He gives us commandments for our good. In keeping His commandments we will be happy and blessed. Our lives will be richer and more fulfilling when we keep His commandments.

I know there is a God.

Mick. answered…

Through the Holy Ghost I feel God's love for me. I feel His love so I know there is a source of that love.

Linda answered…

My grandmother, who was not a Mormon, told me that she believed in God when she was a young person, but that her college professor told her that people created God out of fear. This turned her from her belief. I think this change made her feel sad and unconnected. I feel sad that she took the word of a college professor over the word of God himself.
One thing that tells me there is a God is reading the scriptures. They explain the nature of God, through His works, His words, His mighty miracles, and the eyes of those who have witnessed those things.
I feel the presence of God, when I am sad or lonely or afraid, as a watchful, aware and compassionate Father who loves me. I also feel the presence of God when I am happy, contented, or aware of some kind of beauty-- the beauty of a sunset or a flower, or an innocent child, or an adult who chooses to act out of kindness instead of selfishness.

Melissa answered…

The more I learn about the world, the more I realize that there must be a divine Creator. In particular, becoming a mother has made me realize that we are not here by accident. Also, I know there is a God because my prayers have been answered on countless occasions. I know that my Heavenly Father loves me and wants me to be happy.

John Power answered…

As I see the complexity, perfection, and beauty of the world on which we live, I see the work of God on a daily basis. No one but God could create a beautiful sunset, or sunrise. The beautiful flowers on our earth show the work of a divine designer. The experiences of life show me that there is progression, that we are mean to learn and grow, and that there is a future to all of this.

Ryanne answered…

There have been "big" moments in my life that have shown me there is a God. But mostly, I see my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ's hand in my everyday life. In the beauty of a sunrise. In the crisp fall weather of NY. Of watching the waves come in and out on the coast of California. Some may call these reminders, these tender mercies of God's love, mere coincidences. The green light when I am running late, the note from a friend when I am in need of encouragement, kindness from a stranger, whatever it may be. When one truly looks for the Lord's hands in their life- they will find it-everywhere. Wherever I am I feel my heart continue to tell me that God is ever present in my life, that he is aware of me, and that he loves me.

Mike answered…

I remember asking myself many times as a younger man if God existed. I remember very distinctly the day that I knew for sure. It was the day that I looked into the eyes of our first newly-born child. At that point, I took a good look at the world that we lived in and knew with certainty that the wonderful things that we sometinmes take for granted had to have been created by a great power. So now when I marvel at beautiful scenerary or wonder at the diversity of plants and animals, I know that it was all created as a result of the love that God has for us.

Colby answered…

There are so many things that denote the existence of a God. Just take the human body for example… How could a magnificent creation such as that just appear out of thin air? It couldn’t. Which goes to show that there would have to be a supreme creator. That supreme creator is God. There are so many different things that we see each day that wouldn’t be possible if we didn’t have a loving Heavenly Father, God to provide them for us.

Alyssa answered…

I know there is a God by the little mirricles he sends me everyday. When I need help he's there to help me. When I need to talk to someone I can talk to God.

Braden Scothern answered…

So many things show me that God is there and that He loves not only me, but all of us because we are His children.

In the Book of Mormon a prophet named Lehi is teaching his son Jacob and tells him this: "And if ye shall say there is no law, ye shall also say there is no sin. If ye shall say there is no sin, ye shall also say there is no righteousness. And if there be no righteousness there be no happiness. And if there be no righteousness nor happiness there be no punishment no misery. And if these things are not there is no God. And if there is no God we are not"

I know that God is there for the same reason the prophet Lehi did, we can feel joy. I know that all happiness comes from God. Everything that invites us to be good and be more like Jesus Christ is of God. It is ridiculous for anyone to think that our emotions and how we feel comes because we are conditioned to feel that way by society. With the way the world is changing any good feelings would have died long ago.

I have felt the love and power of God in my life. I know that He is there and all who reach out to Him can feel that power too. We call all receive more happiness than we understand as we come closer to our Savior through His gospel of faith, repentance, baptism, receiving the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. I know that because as I am coming to closer to Him that way and I experience more and more joy as I do so.

Danny answered…

So many things, both complex and simple tell me there is a God. Just to look at the complexity and individuality of a fingerprint is enough to tell me that God made us and loves us, or to look at the complexity of DNA.
Something as simple as water convinces me of a living creator. It is colourless, odourless and tasteless, yet no living thing can survive without it. It has an unusually high boiling point and freezing point allowing it to maintain our survival by regulating our body temperature. It freezes top down and floats, so that fish can survive during the winter. It is designed with the perfect properties that allow it to act as a carrier in order to provide us with the thousands of minerals and nutrients we need. The water cycle allows water to be purified and provided to sustain life on earth.
The earth is perfect enough to convince me that there is a God. It is the perfect size; if it were any smaller it would be unable to hold an atmosphere and if it were any bigger, its atmosphere would be uninhabitable. It is the perfect distance from the sun to sustain the temperature needed for us to live; if it's position varied by even a fraction, life would be impossible. It is also on a tilt so that the earth is properly warmed and cooled daily. The moon is the perfect size and distance from the earth so that its gravitational effect on the oceans prevent the water from stagnating whilst keeping it from spilling across continents.
All these things point to a divine creator.

John M answered…

It seems that many people want proof that God exists before they will believe in him. They want some grand show that will sway them into becoming a believer.

I believe that God's greatest gift he gave to his children on this earth is Free Agency. In all things we must decide for ourselves what is right and what is wrong. He never forces us to do what is right, it is our choice.

If God overwhelmed us with some sort of grand show or proof, we would be compelled to believe, thus robbing us of the greatest gift he ever gave unto us.

Instead, he provides a simple way for us to learn about him, feel his love, and know he is there. It takes some faith, and a little effort, but what he shows you is not only powerful, it is personal. He will touch you in a way that only he and you would understand. It is so personal that it will provide the faith you need to understand all of his plan, give you strength to overcome any issue or problem, and become the type of person that you feel you need to be.

He will never force you to believe, or give you some grand show that takes away your free agency. Instead, he may answer your heartfelt prayer and comfort you when no one else can. Then you will know because it is personal to you, and effects you so profoundly that you will always remember, there is a God and he is your Father, and he loves you enough to give you the right to choose for yourself.

Scott answered…

the real and true beauty in the world in the wilderness that was created for us is a proof to me that their is a god and that he does love us, and he wants us to enjoy it as much as he loves it and us. i Personally feel that God will hold us responsible for not enjoying the beauties and joys of the world Like the outdoors and the beautiful scenery.

Cambria answered…

One thing that tells me that there is a God is my ability to know right from wrong. If we had simply evolved. we would be like animals, driven simply by instinct. However, there is a God, and we are His children, and because of that we DO know right from wrong. Our conscience is an evidence that God exists, in addition to all of His other creations and the miracle of life.

Melissa answered…

It would seem that the more educated you are, the less you need to rely on God. You can't prove that God exists, God is only known by faith. I used to teach the anatomy laboratory in college. When learning about the physical body I was amazed at its complexity. Other professors were trying to tell me that all of this came from one single cell. I knew that it was impossible that the human body could simply evolve from one single cell. There is a higher power behind the creation of the human body. There is a divine power behind the creation of the earth and the universe. Jesus Christ is our creator. He made the earth, the skies, the plants, the animlas and even our beuatiful bodies. The spirit testified to me that God created us. I had a reverance for his magestic creation. Not only did he create our human bodies, but our spirits were created by our Heavenly Father. Our spirits lived before this earth, they live now in our wonderful bodies and they will continue to live after we die. Our bodies and spirits will be reunited when we are resurrected, just as our Savior was on the third day.

Renato answered…

There are many ways to know that God exists, and for me, the simplest way is to look at all His creations -- all the different species of animals, plants, and insects this beautiful planet where we live, with all its variety of life the stars at night human life and all the intricate growth we go through, from one single cell to being able to start new lives -- all those things tell me that God lives and He loves us immensely!
There is, however, a more special way to know if God exists pray and ask Him. We are His beloved children and He loves us more than we can comprehend, and He wants us to know that He exists and lives.
I know that if anyone prays and asks God if He exists, He will answer and help us come closer to Him. This is an experience that everyone needs to have because no thought is more comforting than knowing that God lives.

Ryanne answered…

Have you ever studied Human Anatomy? Everything about the way we are built, the way our bodies work is simply miraculous! I could never be convinced that we were just random creations. We are all children of God, created in His image. Every time I move, eat, sleep and even as I write this; complicated mechanisms within my body are operating and I know there has to be someone who organized and created me!

Eldon answered…

As we learn more about this world, we are able to assign natural causes to phenomena such as disease and weather. Some feel that God can only be found in the unknown, thus creating a feeling of animosity towards science, where the objective is to explain the unknown. Faith in God based on attributing unknown phenomena to him will always be threatened by science. The faith that endures is based on spiritual experiences where the Spirit of God communicates with our eternal spirit. It is not the unknown that testifies of God, but the known.

Steve answered…

I like looking at the stars in the mountains. It's a wonderful time to think about how vast creation is and the complexity of it all. It is also humbling to see all the intricate and beautiful designs in nature. There is so much complexity and beauty around us that it is hard to imagine that there isn't a God who has created it all.

Dani answered…

There are a few ways: I know that there is a God. Because of the Love that I feel from family and friends. Perfect love doesn't makes since to just exists. There has to be a greater God to love all of us. Also, the beauty of the Earth did not just happen. There was a lot of time and thought put into it. Anything with as much detail in it, as the Earth has in it, has to have a greater power behind it. To me it is just the only simple and logical explanation to this very complex world.

Jordan answered…

I hear in my self that there is a God when i watch the sunset. I see that there must be a creator when i walk through the desert and see the wildlife and beauty in it. I know that there is a God in this earth because i know that we are not here for any irrelevant reason... we are here to learn something, to grow, and God is here to help us.

Chris Lunt answered…

Everything around me tells me there is a God. The beauty that is all around tells me that there was a divine creator who loved us enough to give us the opportunity to come here and grow thru experiences. Some good and some bad, but all give us the chance to grow. It is our own choice to either learn and grow or not.
I am amazed at the order of the world, the changes in the seasons, the beauty of each.
I have witnessed the beauty of birth, of animals and humans, my own children. The growth and development of both. The miracle of life, growth and death. What a grand plan, what a great world. Nothing this complex or beautiful could happen by accident.

Lindsey answered…

Everything around me tells me that there is a God; the bright colors of the trees, the flowers, the sky, feeling the warmth of the sun, the way our bodies function, watching my little girl, who is such a blessing to my life, as she discovers and explores new things, and the love I am able to feel for others. He created everything for us to remember Him by and I am so grateful for it all.

Joe answered…

Besides the things created by God, the things declared by God to others tell me there is a God. God wants to be known. He wants to be "found out" for that is the purpose of his "invisibility" as Paul mentions in the Bible. It's not that he doesn't exist, it is that he doesn't want to impose himself against our will. He wants us to FIND HIM! That requires energy, motivation, learning, testing, experimentation, examination, faith in unknown things, trust in his teachings. Little by little we come to know that God does exist. Little by little he pulls back the curtain until he is revealed to us and we find the journey to know him was fun, real, and extremely fulfilling. In the mean time, he has transformed the person from what he was to a child of God, who loves others and gives of himself. That person is then identified as "unique" or different. That child/person is then evidence that God does exist because look what happened to that person when he went searching for God. I have changed! I have found God and Jesus Christ! They are real, not invisible, anymore. And what you find is that God is your Father in Heaven! Once you've been touched by God, you never doubt again. Once you feel that love and know that he knows you, with evidence, you are never the same. That's how I know God is real.

Lyle Allen answered…

It's interesting to me that someone would say that the entire universe and all creations therein were done by a cosmic accident. I know that a babies first breath would poison him, his lungs infected by the noxious bacteria from the air, if the blood vessels took the chemicals to the wrong place once instantaneous brain death would occur, but our bodies were intricately created with instructions in each and every molecule cell and atom, with commands to tell it to do each important and necessary thing. How does a brain conceive of creation or desire creation or propagation if this life were all chaos? How does a baby know to suckle or to nurse to sustain it's life? How does it know to breath when it's lungs had been empty since their conception? Why does the sun rise, why do birds sing? Why do we love? Why do we laugh? Because all things emulate that wonderful God that commanded, directed, and gave authority to long before their creation in this mortal life.

Kassie answered…

There are so many things that testify to me that there is a God. Everyday I look at the mountains or see a beautiful sunset and I know that there is a Divine Creator to all of this. The magnificence of the world and the intricate details are a testimony of God and His power. The fact that humans exist and function in all of their complexity could not have been a chance accident. I do not know the method by which God created all things, ut I do know that there is an order to this world and the patterns and seasons do not move by simple coincidence; God set forth the patterns and governs all His creations.

Asher answered…

One of the many ways that I know there's a god is due the the beauty of the world. Mostly always, I can go out my door and appreciate the amazing beauty of the world. It just speaks something spiritual to me.

The thing that really tells me there's a god are the stars, planets and the universe. AMAZING!

Nicole answered…

To me nature is such a strong point to knowing their is a God. I look at the big things like the sun and stars as well as a blade of grass and to me it just shouts that there is a God. Have you ever hiked in the mountains and seen the tall pines point to heaven, with the scent of natural life filling your being as the birds chirp and the wind whispers through the trees? Have you felt the sun shine upon your face and warm up your body? Have you looked at a field full of wild flower and looked at the intricate details and designs? To me all these things testify that there is a God and that He loves me because He made all these things for me and all of his children that have ever been or ever will be on the earth.
I also know that as I pray and ask for help and blessings in my life or the life of my family that he helps me. I cannot deny God's guidance as he has helped my husband and I make decisions in our lives. I cannot deny his answer to me as I prayed whether being a teacher was the right career step or not? I cannot deny the power of peace that comes into my life as I do what he asks and learn more about him.

Lori Ann answered…

Just seeing the wonders of nature around me tell me there is a God. Holding a brand new baby in my arms testifies to me that life is a miracle.

Sunni answered…

 My children are two miracles and reminders that there is a God. 

Amy answered…

Everything! The scriptures say "All things denote there is a God..." (Book of Mormon, Alma 30:44). Everything we see tells us there is a God. The fact that we are here, breathing, hearts beating, and all the beauty of the world around us show that not only is there a God, but that he loves us. I know sometimes it is hard to believe there is a God when so many horrible things happen to good people who are just trying to do what is right in their lives. Terrible trials like untimely death, poor health/disease, grief, depression, betrayal, and abuse can leave us feeling empty, alone, and confused. We often find ourselves grappling with the unanswerable question: WHY? But if we look to our Father in Heaven and His son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, we can find peace during times of difficulty and sorrow, and joy when the trial has passed. Without God, we are left to muddle through on our own. I once heard that our trials were the price we pay to "come to know God" and I believe that is true. Sometimes it is only when we are completely without options that we turn to the Lord for help. And we ALWAYS get it, learning something about Him in return. That help we receive, often in the form of peace and relief of our suffering, whether it be physical, emotional or spiritual, is further evidence of God's existence.

Katie answered…

The first things that comes to my mind is the beautiful Earth: the starry night sky, the massive mountains, the inspiring sunrises, and the many intricate workings of nature. This Earth is the only planet in our solar system that supports human life and this cannot just be a coincidence. God has created this beautiful place for us to live and grow.

Our bodies are also evidence of God's existence. My body can do amazing things; your body can do amazing things. They have not come into existence by happenstance. Our bodies are perfectly and intricately designed by God. The inner workings of the body are so complicated, yet the systems do exactly what we need them to do in order to survive. It is just incredible!

Also, the peace and love I feel when I pray to ask for guidance or when I serve another person tells me that there is a God. I have felt the overwhelming love Heavenly Father has for his children when I serve others with sincerity. God knows and loves every individual. I have felt complete peace when I have prayed to be forgiven. That peace and love is directly from God.

I know that God exists; there is evidence and beauty all around that reconfirms what I know in my heart.

Robert answered…

Everything

Andrew Wittwer answered…

Look around you. Everything in life that is good, that gives you happiness, that makes you feel better is from God. Whenever you feel happiness, true happiness, think about where this is coming from. I guarantee that the happiness you feel is a result of one or more blessings from God. Through this and prayer I know that there is a God, that he is our Heavenly Father, and that he loves us all. He loves us so much that he gave us a way to return to live with Him again, and not only to return back to Him, but also with our families, who are one of the greatest examples of God's love for us.

Trina answered…

EVERYTHING around us gives evidence that there is a God. How is it possible to gaze into the extraordinary sky, seeing it go on for miles, or to look around at all of the beautiful nature around us, the mountains, rain, flowers, and not be able to feel that someone else is out there? How can we look at little children, as pure and sweet as they are and not know that they are sent to us from a loving Heavenly Father? How can we experience all that is good in this world and feel all good feelings, without giving credit to a loving Heavenly Father, who gives us all of this? God is in everything. He is everywhere and always in our hearts. Every good thing in this world is evidence that we have a God. Every kind act, warm smile, act of service, every little child, and extraordinary element of the earth testifies of His existence.

Tyler Voss answered…

What isn't proof that God exists? Look around you. Think about how you got here. You aren't a monkey, your a human being who was created after the Image of our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Christopher answered…

Everything I see testifies to me that there is a God.

Donna Wagman answered…

 Recently, Georgia experienced a massive drought, river were drying up, reservoirs were visibly lower everyday. I was concerned because I knew that as people we could clean water, we could store water, we could conserve water but we couldn't "make" more water. Every living thing needs water every living thing suffers when there isn't enough water. Water comes only from Father in Heaven and His mercy.

Josh. answered…

Everything testifies that there is a God. Everything around us is evidence of some great Creator, because the probability that life came into being by random chance is next to none. I believe that it takes more faith to believe that everything was created by chance, than to believe that we were made by our Loving Heavenly Father in His own image as the Bible says.