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I am trying to realize the message from God and to live a life that glorifies only God.
I have for years struggled with what it means to really be a Christ follower. Having never doubted that God is real, I have questioned how 'Christians' interpret and treat the Bible. Interpretation affects everything from how to worship to how to live as a Christian. How can people read the same Bible and yet come away with such different ideas and doctrines? What role does our own pride and preconceived beliefs play in our interpretations? My faith in God, however, has never been stronger as I have seen Him working not only in my life, but so many others.
Twenty years ago I attended a seminary and had a spiritual awakening. I was raised going to "church", but it took a year of devoutly studying God's word all day, every day to fill me with His Spirit. Life intervened and I did not go into full-time ministry at that time. Throughout the next few years, I was able to fill-in preach and teach classes, but I always felt that God was pushing me toward something else. I have yet to find that something else, but I am trying to allow God to guide me and I am listening to His message through His word. God has shown me so much and I feel a calling to share my experiences and thoughts with others to help them in their walk with God.
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