In Jamellah Ellis's That Faith, That Trust, That Love, successful lawyer Marley Shepherd struggles with the decision to accept or reject God. I think most of us have been there at one time or another, standing at the crossroads, pondering whether God is really real and asking ourselves more than once if God is who He says He is. We've all seen television commercials. Products are advertised, and we go out and purchase them. But sometimes when we open the box, we find the product is not at all what was presented in the commercial. When corporations advertise something other than the product's true attributes it is called false advertising. This is not the case with God. He is who he says He is.

We all have unique personalities and abilities, our own set of likes, dislikes, and idiosyncrasies. And when we meet someone or interact with someone we've already established a relationship with, we hope that person will accept us for who we are. God desires the same thing. He wants us to accept him for who He is. The world often has a stereotypical view of God. Some believe He's a magical force, an aura floating through the universe, hovering over us from time to time. Others believe He is only a God of judgment, there to strike us whenever we make a mistake. God's Word tells us who He is. He is a merciful Father (Psalms 103). Perhaps you don't know God this way or maybe you don't know Him as well as you would like. Here are some scriptures that will help you understand a little more about His unique and never-changing personality.

God loves. "For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved Me, and have believed that I came forth from God" —John 16:27, NKJV.

God forgives and forgets. "You have lovingly delivered my soul from the pit of corruption, For You have cast all my sins behind Your back" —Isaiah 38:17b, NKJV.

God comforts. "He heals the brokenhearted, binding up their wounds" —Psalms 147:3, NLT.

God provides. "My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus" —Philippians 4:19, NKJV.

God is faithful. "For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you" —Joshua 1:5b, NLT.

These are simply a few of the attributes of God. You may know others. If not, try to find out as much as you can about Him and fully accept Him for who He is. I assure you, your life will never be the same!

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