Svetlana AlexievichWhen I see a garden in flower, then I believe in God for a second. But not the rest of the time
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When a person sees a garden in flower, they see a work of God. When a person sees a garden in flower, they see proof that God is real and all He does is for our benefit. But, when a person sees a garden in flower, they do not believe in God the rest of the time. They do not believe that God is watching over them or has any interest in their lives. For every time they see an act of kindness or grace, they find ways to doubt his existence.
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