My faith is very important to me and it is a big part of my life right now although it was not always that way. When I was younger church was always just the thing to do in a way and I never questioned what I was told in church. When I got older I began to see that the rest of the world did not share the same beliefs I had and I began to question who exactly was right. I went through a period in my life of indifference towards the beliefs I previously had. I’ve never thought that there was no God but I was open minded towards what people of different faiths believed and also listened to what atheists believed as well. However, after a while I realized that it’s faith in Jesus that is the path to righteousness and how you have to accept him into your life in order to achieve salvation. Now in all the decisions I make it is always a thought in the back of my mind about what is the best path towards God. I like where I am in my faith right now and no one can convince me otherwise. One of the greatest challenges I have had in my faith is talking to some of my friends who are atheist and can defend their position. I have had a few conversations with these friends because I don’t believe I would be a very good friend if I didn’t try to bring Jesus to them. Although they seem to be just as stubborn as I am in my faith and it really makes you think sometimes about how someone can be so against something so great. The love of Jesus is all that can fill the empty void you feel in your heart and I just can’t see myself living without that love and security. I really and truly do feel bad for people that have not accept Jesus into their lives because it is the only way to salvation. I cannot understand, or maybe I refuse to understand, why people do not believe in Jesus. It seems so simple, believe in Jesus and you will be saved. With a promise like that it seems everyone should at least hear the Christian argument.
Going to Wesleyan has really been a blessing in my life as far as faith because I’m not sure exactly how I would be if I was not exposed to prayer everyday. I do feel sorry and an obligation to at least try and bring Jesus to those who as not as fortunate to have heard the word of God as much as I have. I am really irritated by people who call themselves Christians but really are not. There is a huge difference between sayings you are not actually being one. I really do wish people would see exactly what a true Christian must do and to not be a “wannabe Christian”. I am very thankful for the support of my family in my faith as if it wasn’t for them I probably would have never thought about going to church and hearing God’s word. There is so much wrong with the world today, which causes people to question whether or not there really is a God, but I believe everything happens for a reason. God has a plan for everyone and his plan is perfect. When contemplating a big decision and to make sure you make the right decision all you have to do is ask God to point you in the right direction, it is so simple to pray to God to help figure out a tough decision. Although prayer should not be done only in times of stress if grief or when you want something, prayer needs to be a habit. I praise God for what he has given me as well as pray for when times are bad and I need guidance. God is such a force in my life right now and all I can hope for is that he remains such a large force in my life and I continue to grow in my spiritual journey.
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