The religious perspective through analogy

A Testimony:

I am at the top of my world, none challenge me, not even the shadowy figures that I see just out of the corner of my eye. But, I cannot live without my loving god that provides me the light which appears without my understanding, the warmth which comes from a place that I know not, and the sustenance that appears without warning from above. So every night I pray. I pray that I am worthy, for surely without my personal savior, I am nothing. I would die. My god gave me this life and in turn I surrender myself and wait for my place in heaven, whenever god sees fit to take me. I do not pretend to know the greater plan, as it is beyond my ken. I will not question the path laid before me or make simple selfish demands in an attempt to satisfy earthly needs.

Indeed, I have experienced near death, and have felt the hand of god upon me. I have even heard his dulcet voice. I was then returned to my world both whole and healthy for reasons unknown to me. I am thankful for such a loving god, although I do fear his wrath and work daily to live up to his expectations. It is a challenge, but it is one that I accept without question.. 

For I am a fish in a tank, and this is my reality.

Your perception of reality is entirely dependent upon your perspective, both in time and experience, but also in location and geography. Open your eyes and see beyond your own glass walls