What if I'm Wrong?

“I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.”
― Albert Camus

      In our community, we have an outspoken atheist who frequently writes letters to the editor of our local paper. In his letters, he challenges Christians to prove their faith or religion is real. He also tries very hard to use scientific evidence to disprove our faith. My question is, and probably always will be, why does he try so hard to convince us we are wrong? Will he not be satisfied until we say he is right? What does he have to gain?
      As I think about my faith, I have so many unanswered questions. Yes, I would love to have all the knowledge of God and be able to satisfactorily shoot down any argument against His Existence. However, I am lacking in that area. I can only rely on what I do know and believe.
      What if I am wrong and they are right? What do I lose? *crickets chirping* I have nothing to lose in believing Christ is the Savior of the world. Nothing of value, that is. So I may look dorky or gullible to those who don't believe. I may not have the full respect of those who choose not to follow Christ. What else do I lose on earth in believing? Nothing. What do I lose in eternity? Nothing. If they are right, and this is all there is, then when this life ends, it is over. No more. Do I have anything to lose in believing? No.
     What if they are wrong and I am right? What do they lose? They lose the opportunity here on earth to experience God's grace and mercy, and ever-outstretched arms to hold them. They lose comfort and guidance. They have to go at it alone.They lose the peace and assurance that all the miseries of this life will pass away and we will find rest in His Presence. They will lose eternity with Him. Do they have anything to lose in not believing? Yes.
     One thing I can say with all certainty, is that atheists have to be very confident, self-assured people.  I could never tackle the heartaches, trials, and tribulations of this life without my God. I know without a single doubt in my mind that God has brought me this far. Had I rejected Christ and not made Him Lord of my life, I am certain my life would be in a much different place. I still question, still try to figure God out. The difference is that I do it in faith. I do it as a way to draw closer to Him, not to disprove Him. I seek God....and He shows up!

     I have everything to gain and nothing to lose in believing. I am just not sure those who reject God or refuse to believe in Him can say the same. I ponder what I have to lose in believing or not. Do they do the same?

     Below are the lyrics and a video to Nichole Nordeman's "What If..."  I know what happens if I am wrong. Do they?



What if you're right?
And he was just another nice guy
What if you're right?
What if it's true?
They say the cross will only make a fool of you
And what if it's true?

What if he takes his place in history
With all the prophets and the kings
Who taught us love and came in peace
But then the story ends
What then?

But what if you're wrong?
What if there's more?
What if there's hope you never dreamed of hoping for?
What if you jump?
And just close your eyes?
What if the arms that catch you, catch you by surprise?
What if He's more than enough?
What if it's love?

What if you dig
Way down deeper than your simple-minded friends
What if you dig?
What if you find
A thousand more unanswered questions down inside
That's all you find?

What if you pick apart the logic
And begin to poke the holes
What if the crown of thorns is no more
Than folklore that must be told and retold?

You've been running as fast as you can
You've been looking for a place you can land for so long
But what if you're wrong?