It’s funny to look back on the things that you held so true to your heart at one point or another and then see how much your viewpoint has changed. For example, growing up when I would see the clouds moving fast above me, I just assumed that was how fast the world was rotating. I was also convinced that pennies were worth more then dimes because they were bigger and they were ‘gold’. In the same way, I thought of becoming a Christian as something that was my decision. I’m sure most of you reading this now are thinking the same thing, ‘of course it is’ and I truly do agree with you. But I seem to be going through a period of life where my thoughts are being turned upside down and I guess that’s what this is all about. I want you to journey with me as I seek the truth behind what it means to truly ‘accept Christ’. To be honest, I’m not sure if it’s the overnight sensation that so many of us have bought into. It seems to start long before ‘the prayer’ even comes out of our mouths.
PLEASE!!!!!- comment, I want this to be a community of various thoughts.
I fully agree with you Dan! It should not be an emotional thing either....the way the worship service was during the time you accepted, or the people you were with... etc. It should be a time of you and God and working through the decision. Working out the idea that it wont be easy and that things will change. It's a process as well as a one-time action. (to me)
ReplyDeleteI think becoming a Christian is a personal choice, but as to how you got there is definitely God's work and Him planting a seed. Until we meet Jesus and the right hand of God, I don't think we are truly capable of being full Christians in the sense of living with God tangibly. It was great to hear your point of view about walking with others as well, I agree! Although sharing Faith and conflicts in personal lives is difficult.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like "predestination talk" dan.
ReplyDeleteI have been going through alot in my own walk as of late...and realizing that as much as I had a choice, it was Him who called me, pursues me, turns my head and causes me to see Him, He finds me when I am lost...kind of humbling really. And as significant as our small dot is to us...it counts as nothing if we don't hand it over to Him. Thanks for your post Dan looking forward to reading on!
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