What do you believe when you say: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth?
That the eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who made from nothing heaven and earth with all that is in them, who likewise upholds and governs the same by His eternal purpose and providence, is my God and my Father for the sake of Christ His Son, in whom I trust so completely that I do not doubt that He will provide me with all things necessary for soul and body, and further, that He will make whatever evils He sends upon me in this valley of tears turn out to my advantage; for He is able to do it, being Almighty God, and willing, being a faithful Father.