A No-Pressure Challenge for Skeptics: Put God to the Test & Document What Happens
💡 The Challenge: "God, if you're real, prove it to me in 7 days."
The scientific method applied to spiritual investigation
You don't need to BELIEVE going in—just be WILLING to test. Scientists test hypotheses they don't yet accept.
Keep a journal throughout. Write your prayers, observations, doubts, and anything you can't explain. Data matters.
Don't quit on Day 2 because "nothing happened." Scientists don't abandon experiments halfway through. Finish the full test.
If nothing happens, admit it. If something does happen, acknowledge it. Follow the evidence wherever it leads.
"Prove all things; hold fast that which is good."
— 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (KJV)
Most skeptics reject God because they've never tested Him. They assume He doesn't exist without genuinely seeking Him. But what if you could run an experiment—a real test with measurable results?
This 7-day challenge is designed for honest skeptics who are willing to approach the question of God's existence with the same rigor they'd apply to any scientific hypothesis: test it and see what happens.
You'll pray (even if you don't believe yet), read Scripture, observe creation, and document your findings. On Day 7, you evaluate the data. Is God real? You decide based on your own experience.
A simple, structured approach to testing whether God exists
Each day includes a specific action: prayer, reading, observation, or reflection.
Document your thoughts, doubts, and experiences. Be brutally honest.
On Day 7, review your notes and decide: Is God real based on your experience?
The experiment doesn't end—it's just the beginning of your journey
You didn't sense God, feel different, or notice anything
That's okay. Don't despair. Here's what to do:
You felt something—curiosity, peace, a pull toward God
Pay attention to that. God may be drawing you. Next steps:
You experienced something undeniable—presence, conviction, peace, clarity
Don't ignore that. God is pursuing you. What to do now:
Questions people ask before starting the 7-day experiment
A: Then you've lost 7 days of your life. But what if something does happen? What if God is real and shows up? The potential upside is infinitely greater than the downside. Blaise Pascal (mathematician and physicist) said: "If I'm wrong and God doesn't exist, I lose nothing. If I'm right and God does exist, I gain everything." Take the bet.
A: Fair concern. That's why the experiment includes HONEST inquiry and OBJECTIVE testing. You're not looking for feelings—you're looking for evidence: answered prayers, changed perspective, unexplainable peace, encounters with truth. Write down specifics. Date them. Test them. If God is real, He'll show up in verifiable ways, not just subjective feelings.
A: That's actually the most honest response. Many people avoid investigating Christianity not because of lack of evidence, but because they're afraid it might be true. If it's true, it changes everything. But here's the question: Would you rather live in comfortable ignorance or uncomfortable truth? Wouldn't you want to know if the Creator of the universe is real and wants a relationship with you?
A: Real talk: They might. But you're investigating truth claims privately right now. You don't have to tell anyone until you're ready. Even Jesus said, "Go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father who is unseen" (Matthew 6:6). This is between you and God. If He shows up, you'll have undeniable personal evidence. Then you can decide what to do with it.
A: Christianity isn't about being religious—it's about relationship with Jesus. Religion = man reaching up to God through rules and rituals. Christianity = God reaching down to man through Jesus' sacrifice. You won't become a robot. You'll become MORE yourself—the person God designed you to be. Jesus doesn't want clones; He wants authentic followers.
A: YES. Absolutely yes. Jesus spent time with murderers, prostitutes, tax collectors, and outcasts. He said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick" (Mark 2:17). Your past doesn't disqualify you—it qualifies you. God specializes in redeeming broken people. The Apostle Paul literally murdered Christians before Jesus met him. If God can save Paul, He can save you.
What do you have to lose? 7 days could change everything
Real stories from skeptics who took the challenge
"I thought this would be a waste of time, but by Day 4, I couldn't deny something was happening. I felt a peace I'd never experienced. By Day 7, I knew God was real."
Marcus T.
Atheist for 15 years
"I was ready to dismiss Christianity as myth, but I committed to praying honestly for 7 days. The Bible passages started making sense. I felt like someone was listening. I'm not fully convinced yet, but I can't deny my experience."
Sarah K.
Agnostic skeptic
"Nothing happened for the first 5 days. I almost quit. On Day 6, I had a dream that shook me. On Day 7, I read a Bible passage that answered the exact question I'd been wrestling with. Coincidence? Maybe. But it got my attention."
David L.
Former Christian turned atheist
"I'm a scientist. I need evidence. This experiment gave me experiential data. I prayed, and things started changing—my perspective, my peace, my understanding. I can't prove God objectively, but I can't deny my subjective experience either."
Dr. Jennifer M.
Biochemist & skeptic
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