What If I’m Wrong? (And Other Faith Questions People Ask Me)

Hello and welcome back! Today, I want to talk a little about my faith and answer some questions I’ve been asked over the years. Yes, this is one of those “let’s get real” posts. And before you worry, no, I haven’t joined a cult or started wearing matching tracksuits with a group of people who call me “Leader.” This is simply me sharing what I believe, why I believe it, and what it means if I’m wrong (spoiler alert: I’ll look ridiculous, but in a fairly cheerful way).

What I Believe

Let’s start at the very beginning, which Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music assured us is a very good place to start.

I believe that God created us to know Him and walk with Him. I believe He loves us more than we can possibly comprehend and pursues each one of us like the most patient parent who refuses to give up on their stubborn toddler. I believe Jesus Christ is the true Son of God who came to earth, lived as a human, and died a horrific death as the ultimate sacrifice for our sin problem.

By believing in Him and accepting His sacrifice, I receive a new identity. I’m no longer just “Jordan, average earth-dweller.” I’m a child of God, an heir to His kingdom. That’s a bigger promotion than any job title LinkedIn could ever hand out.

I believe we are called to live wholly for God. Our goals, desires, and dreams are not our own - they belong to Him. Yes, surrendering them feels scary, like handing your car keys to a teenager who just got their license. But God’s plans are always good. Always. And the peace and joy that come from trusting Him? They’re the kind that no amount of retail therapy or Netflix binging can provide.

Growing Up in Church

I’ve been in church my whole life. I could win a Bible trivia game show without even using my phone-a-friend option. But knowledge isn’t the same as relationship. Only in the past few years have I truly sought God with my whole heart. And that seeking came with a cost: laying down my self-focused desires in order to serve Him better.

I also know what it’s like to walk away. For many years, I deliberately chose to live life my own way. Spoiler: it didn’t end well. In the middle of a season of deep depression, I cried out to God to save me. He did. He filled me with peace and joy I couldn’t explain. It was like someone turned the lights back on after I’d been stumbling in the dark for years.

God’s Outrageous Generosity

Here’s what amazes me: even while I ignored Him, God kept blessing me. I never went without food, housing, or transportation. I still went on vacations, bought things I didn’t need, laughed with friends, and pursued hobbies. He gave me great jobs and steady income. In short, He gave me blessings I didn’t deserve. By all rights, He could have zapped me for my stubbornness. Instead, He poured out grace after grace.

It’s honestly outrageous. He doesn’t get tired of loving us. He doesn’t need to take a break or recharge His batteries. He pours and pours and pours His love, like a bottomless coffee pot that never burns or goes stale. (Yes, even better than Starbucks.)

Who God Is

God is the King of Kings. He could treat us like servants, ordering us around and punishing us when we fail. Instead, He invites us into His family. He calls us children. He shines His love and grace on us not because He has to, but because He wants to.

That’s the kind of King He is - powerful enough to rule everything, yet tender enough to wipe away your tears when you cry.

The Big Question: What If I’m Wrong?

Here’s the question I get asked most: “But what if you’re wrong?”

If I’m wrong, then I’ve spent my life talking to myself, imagining a divine conversation partner who wasn’t there. I’ll have lived as a hopeful, slightly eccentric woman who forgave others and tried to live a good life. Basically, I’d be a cheerful lunatic with a strong sense of optimism. When I die, it would all amount to nothing - no heaven, no God, just lights out.

But if I’m right? Then I gain eternity with my Creator, my King, my Savior. I live forever in His presence, filled with His love. And those who rejected Him? They face eternal separation, the most tragic reality imaginable.

The Foolishness Factor

If I’m wrong, sure, I’ll look foolish. People might laugh at me while I’m alive, but when I’m gone, there won’t be anyone left to comment on it anyway. So what exactly would I lose?

But if I’m right? Then the stakes are eternal. If I’m right, then everything I’ve surrendered here - the dreams, goals, plans, even comfort - is nothing compared to what I gain. And that’s a gamble I’m willing to take.

Why I Trust God

I trust God because He has proven His faithfulness over and over in my life. Even when I turned away, He kept blessing me. Even when I failed, He forgave me. Even when I doubted, He showed me glimpses of His presence.

His generosity is unmatched. He is the source of all good things. He doesn’t ration His love like a stingy miser doling out pennies. He floods our lives with grace and invites us to turn back to Him.

Your Turn

So, let me turn the question back on you. What if I’m right? Who are you living for? What are you chasing? And what would it look like to give God a chance?

Because here’s the truth: He will amaze you.