God is distinct from every other entity in the universe, from angels to humans and from stars to planets. Everything else in the universe, be it a living, breathing person or an inanimate mountain, was created.

Only God is uncreated. Only God always existed. Only God, in His very essence, possesses immortality.

Every other being and entity is limited in its power, presence, or knowledge. Only God is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient.

Every other being and entity is dependent and constrained. Only God is completely independent and completely unconstrained.

Only God is God.

This is crucial to remember during times of uncertainty and upheaval when it feels as if things are rapidly spiraling out of control.