Belief...a choice?

So far as you know is indicative.
But, please believe as you choose.

my evil mind notices that we are not getting anywhere other than round and round. i'm world-famous for not engaging in circular discussion.
I allow my seven-year-old grandson a number of 'yeah-but's', adults on the other hand - well, let's just say I've figured it out for myself and hope you will, too.
It's clearly not easy. Please let that comfort you.

now I feel like a jerk
sorry, really I am. I have encountered many 'yeah but's' here and they are tiring, because it is all so very plain to me, which makes it so difficult to detour or wander alongside someone else's path, as it seems difficult for you to come along where I am at this time. It is as it should be and is not meant to be arrogant.This setting is also not conducive to discussion of matters of such vital import. So many restrictions apply. If you were here or i were there, an eye to eye would be very rewarding.The evidence I use for belief is not to be explained, since it is not evidence that may be measured by a yardstick or has value you may add on your fingers, etc. There is a strong presence in me that tells me to believe. this is laughable to those who don't have this experience and don't believe.My recommendation to you, and I mean that in Christian love.
Do away with everything except that which outlines the plan of salvation and leads you along the path to it. What must I do to be saved?
Struggling with side orders may be interesting and good entertainment, but can lead you off the narrow onto a path where you do not belong, where vexetion and perplexity reign.
And last, please forgive me for being intolerant. I should really not be here, time constraints, medium constraints, and so, not very good excuses, but true.
My grandson has the best I have to offer and gathered over time. I won't be here forever, therefore, be self-sufficient, search for answers on your own, it is by far more rewarding that way. For as long as possible, I'm here to nod approval.
Again, pardon me.

You have concluded based on your personal experience that this is truth that works for you. You have arrived at this conclusion intellectually and emotionally, measured, shaken, and applied, with neither intellect nor emotion ruling. You have achieved balance.
Thank you for letting me see what is part of your experience.

you did not answer my question. But that is ok.

that is sweet, thank you.