It's the first of October and I've seen this challenge on several blogs and thought that I would give it my best shot. The idea is to blog every day for one month about one topic. Huh? What to talk about for 31 days. That's a long time! And it's an even bigger challenge to blog everyday with the busy schedule that I have. But like I said, I'll give it my best shot.
So, what's my topic? Well, this past Sunday my pastor spoke about how do you know you are a Christian?. I am a Christian. I believe with my whole heart that I'm a sinner and that Jesus died on the cross for my sins and rose three days later and ascended into heaven. I made that decision in Aug. 1999. So I know that I'm going to heaven one day. But what he said about really spoke to my heart.
My pastor made several points in his sermon from 1John 2:3-17. 1. A Christian possesses an obeying faith. 2. A christian possesses a loving faith. 3. A Christian possesses a growing faith.
A growing faith? That's the point that hit me the most. I don't feel like I have been growing as a Christian. I know that God is there, but there are times when I don't feel Him. He hasn't moved but I have. But what is a growing faith? A growing faith desires to read the Bible; applies the Bible to their life; and hungers more and more for truth from Scriptures. (thanks Pastor Craig for message on Sunday, I really needed to hear it!!)
My hope for the next 30 days is to grow closer to God, to sit and listen for his voice of wisdom and to be a better Christian model to my family in the process.
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