I pray about my faith.
I sing about my faith.
I live based on my faith.
But I still find myself doubting His presence.
Here is the thing:
I am TIRED OF IT. I want to live my life for Him. Not just sometimes. Everyday. I want to be someone people desire to live like, not because of who I am as a person, but because of who I am in Christ. I want to be someone people want to be around because my personality just exudes His presence in my life. I want it to be obvious.
It's easy to pray when your family is sick. It's easy to pray when you have a broken heart. It's easy to pray when you are about to take a test. But THAT SHOULDN'T BE IT. Prayer isn't a 20 second conversation when you feel like you need Christ. It shouldn't be when you want to ask for something or want to feel better. It should be a 24-hour, all day-every day, never-gonna-stop conversation with the Almighty Savior.
I know it's not just me that feels this way. Satan isn't out to destroy just my life, he wants to tear apart anybody who proclaims their faith in Christ. I need some accountability. I want someone to keep me accountable for my relationship with my Father. Someone who understands what I am talking about and isn't afraid to challenge me.
Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track. Don't assume that you know it all. Run to God! Run from evil! Your body will glow with health, your very bones will vibrate with life! Honor God with everything you own; give Him the first and the best.
Proverbs 3:5-9
I'm so encouraged by this! Thank you, Alyssa! I am so glad to get to read this.
ReplyDeleteI think you hit it right on the nose for many of us who so easily fall subject to the influences of the world around us. It's so easy for us to forget that whatever faith we may have, is the "good work He began in us" and that God is faithful! Even when we're totally not! During the times where our faith is challenged, I want to remember and proclaim to God the Scriptures He's so beautifully written us, like Psalm 34, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit."
Loved hearing this from you. I hope all is well.
Love in Christ,
-Marshall