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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Everyone has faith in someone or something. A great many of us believe in a God who is in heaven while others have many gods in their lives.Have you ever imagined yourself not believing or holding on to something when you're falling or worse not having God to trust in your lives? As for me, I would find it very difficult and even impossible to live. I am not here to preach and for you to believe everything I will say. Many of you would probably ask, "Who is this girl to talk about God?"What right and knowledge does she have?" Friends, I'm not a nun nor a preacher, I'm simply a child of God,a Christian, very much willing to share my faith and the love that God has for you and me.
My parents became a Christian even before I was born. Before, they weren't serious with their relationship with God. My dad used to smoke and drink very hard, he would come home to my mom always "lasing". But because God loves him , with the help of someone I don't know who, he was able to know the Lord. My parents accepted Christ as their personal Lord and Savior and after that the big change in their lives happened.
I have been brought up in a loving church. Every Sunday, my parents would bring me together with my sister and brother to Sunday School. They've entrusted us to the teachers there knowing that we would learn the Word of God. Sure thing, we learned Bible stories, songs, and others.It was really fun. Sometimes, we would have presentations during Christmas.During those times I had fun, but really I didn't know the meaning of what we were doing. All I knew then that I had to sing and dance very well during presentations to make my parents happy.
Also, during summer, we would have this what we call VBS camp, Vacation Bible School, for five days we would stay at our church, learn the Word, new songs, games, and simply have fun with my friends. During this camp that I understood the truth about having Jesus in my life as my personal Lord and Saviour. One night, we were challenged to boldly stand and acknowledge that Jesus is our Lord. I was crying very hard then. I admitted to God that I was a sinner and asked for forgiveness. It was a very different feeling for me. I couldn't explain what it was. Basta , I was very happy. From then on, I tried very hard to be good and said to myself that I'll offer myself to the Lord all the days of my life.
Yes, my life is already redeemed by Christ. But not only mine, He also died on the cross for you. We have been redeemed by the blood that was shed on the cross. Having been saved by Jesus is something that I really treasure.and you should also. I guess many of you know John 3:16(right?!?!)It was clear that because of God's great love to us, he sent his only Son to this world.
What a very great gift. That's why I give importance to my relationship with Christ. Its my way of saying "thank you God" and at the same time giving him the praise and glory that He deserves. I'm very much active at my church. My ministries are important because these serve as response to my faith in God. I'm with the music ministry together with my sister, and some of my friends. I'm one of the back-up singers and I tell you its really fun and very rewarding. But when I'm not on stage, you would find me in the children's church as a teacher. I teach kids. Can you imagine that? Before I was the one being taught but now I'm the one teaching. This is one way of sharing what I know about God.
Its not easy being a Christian because there are lots of temptations. Very much prone to temptations. I think it's the devil's way of getting us and teaching us to turn away from God. If you let yourself to fall into temptations then you have sinned. When you sin, it means that you've done things that God doesn't want you to. But like what I've said a while ago, Christ already paid the price. This is what we call the salvation that we have.
It is my duty as a Christian to share the Word of God. Jesus himself commanded it so we must do so. Sharing the Gospel doesn't necessarily mean preaching, standing in a pulpit telling people to believe everything you say. Sharing the love of God can also be seen through ones' actions. The adage "Action speaks louder than words" is true to this. People would believe if you yourself, or I myself live out the love of God. You don't have speak. Christ would be reflected in you.
You think talking about God is just easy for me. As if I'm talking about a pet. I'm not ashamed of talking about God because all things that I'm doing are not for the people around me, but rather for God. I'm not expecting all of you to believe but I hope, actually I prayed that the seed would be planted in your hearts. I would be very joyful if I'm able to do that. Finishing this article would actually be a mission accomplished for me. And now that you're reading this with much enthusiasm(I think and I hope!) � I know that that mission is not impossible.
This faith that I have is not the faith that most people know,the faith that is basically dependent on idols,saints, prayers. My faith center in the Lordship of Christ.` From the belief that Jesus is God comes everything. Jesus Christ is the only Son of God sent to save the world and not to condemn it. As I've said earlier, he died and resurrected. He is the way, the truth, and the life. In other words, He's everything. He's everything you want. (Vertical Horizon). The song actually describes the God. If you would analyze the lyrics , it says there that He is all we need. He's in our hearts. Mine and yours.Just have faith that He'll always be there for you coz its true. He'll always be.
Believing Christ and at the same time having my life dependent on Him already complete me as a person. I don't know. I just feel complete inside. The thought that I have Jesus to turn to, is actually a relief for me. Its relieving most especially when I have problems or when people discourage me. I have faith that He would pick me up whenever I would fall. Carry me when I'm tired. Everything I know, he would do for me. In return, I would also do everything for Him. Well, I wouldn't pick or carry him, coz certainly that won't happen. All I could do is to share His love, like what I'm doing right now. I know that someday, somehow, people would come to know Him, and time will come that
everybody would just worship Him. I also have faith that my good works would not be put to waste for I know God would reward me. Not here on earth, but on heaven. I'm assured that when I die, the Lord would welcome with arms wide open. You too, are entitled to that great reward, only if you would accept Him as your Lord, turn away from evil, and live all the days of your life according to His will.
Now you know that there is Someone controlling my life. Call me Sis. Reah or whatever. You may even think I'm religious . But you know, these things make me happy. These things make me different. I'm not ashamed and am not afraid of what you guys think, because all I wanna do is give glory to God . Mind you, the things I've said are no joke. Think about them. These are truths that could probably change your lives. I just hope and pray that after you read this,the truth is hidden in your hearts.
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