Why Do You?

Last Sunday in Bible Study the question was asked " What would you say to a non-believer who asked you why you believe in Jesus Christ"?
I am really bad with words so I didn't say anything. The truth is though I have always dreaded this question. I have told Dave several times that I would never know what to say in that situation. I always felt like the only people who should answer that question are those who know the Bible inside and out, those who have a Bible verse ready for every situation that life throws at you. Since Sunday I have not been able to stop thinking about this question...and here's my answer.
Not only do I believe that there is a God, I KNOW there is a God.
I know this because I have a husband who loves me despite of my past and will continue to love me despite of my future mistakes. I have a husband who is a man of God and who prays with me and for me. I have a husband whose love and patience I do not deserve, yet it is poured out to me daily.
I have a daughter who lights up a room with her big brown eyes and never ending laughter. I have a daughter who forgives me for not being the mother she deserves. I have a daughter who says " wuv you mamma" every night after she says her prayers. I have a daughter who I do not deserve, yet God has enough trust in me to let me be her mom.
I have friends who would drop anything and come be by my side in a second. I have friends who have taught me more about love, happiness, unselfishness,and above all Faith. I have friends who I do not deserve but are still by my side no matter what.
I have a God who gave his son to me so that I may know how to love and be loved. I have a God who has shown mercy on me more times that I can ever imagine.I have a God who gives me peace during the storms,and who always provides. I have a God who allows me to mess up multiple times and yet never give up on me. I have a Father in Heaven waiting with open arms to welcome me home when it is time. That is why I believe...why do you?