I once believed in my spouse:
– I believed she was kind and respectful.
– I believed she honored and loved me.
– I believed she would do anything for me.
But now, I no longer believe in my spouse.
Today, I know her. I’ve moved beyond belief and into an experiential relationship. I know our relationship is one of kindness, honor, love, respect, and self-sacrifice toward one another. We have a root of relationship that transcends belief. I know my wife.
How many of us still believe in our spouse in the same way when we first met?
If that seems at least somewhat preposterous, then that’s how I feel when I see some people say, “I believe in God.”
There’s a time and a place for that position. But not after you’ve been walking with Him for many years.
If you’ve subjugated yourself to the authority of a pastor who suggests you must maintain your belief or your belief and faith are one and the same, then it’s time to move on to solid food.
It’s time to explore what a relationship with your savior actually looks like.
A Recovering Legalist 