Knowing about...or knowing?

It has been said that there is great difference in knowing about God...and knowing God.  I agree wholeheartedly. 

Working in offices of banks, school, college and various churches, I have seen countless names over the years.  Yet there is a great difference in recognizing an individual's name and knowing an individual. 

Do I know God as well as I should?  No...absolutely not.  Do I understand His ways at all times?  Definitely not.  Do I receive answers each time I plead with Him for them?  Not at all.  Do I struggle with Him when He seems silent?  Yes..over and over again.

I know God exists without a shadow of a doubt.  I know He has worked in ways only He could orchestrate to protect, provide and even preserve my life...repeatedly.  I know He is present, faithful, loving and true. Even when I do not understand, I know Him enough to trust Him completely.

I know about God.  I also know that God is my reason for breathing. I have seen Him shine through lives of loved ones and strangers...great times and dark times.  Oh, what stories I could tell.  May I follow Him as He continues writing the rest of mine.♥~thl

"My ears have heard of You but now my eyes have seen You."  Job 42: 5