Science says nothing preceeded the spark of light that preceded the universe. They argue it cannot be traced, repeated or proven in modern, Scientific terms.
Mystics say God preceded the spark of light, that God motivated the spark to ignite into matter, that God is a giant consciousness that cannot be measured or even conceived because it is, for all intents and purposes, everything. They claim this someting defies words or any human explanation.
Still other individuals perceive the universe is energy in space you do not see is expanding constantly and communicating in more languages than are currently understood or decipherable.
Regardless of whether any of these perspectives resonate with you, you may have ideas about how the universe emerges 'out of nothing.' What is your view about something out of nothing? Are energy forms and formless states combining with purpose?