Several months ago we had a get together for my husband's birthday. I love having people over cooking for them and then watching them enjoy the food, it's great. Like most times we end up talking about God and life. It's wonderful. One of our friends described Christianity as living in a box. I had to step back and think about it for a minute. There are many people out there that would probably describe Christianity as such.
There are a great deal of people out there who don't want to be held accountable for their actions. They do not want rules to live their life by. A lot of people are into living life to the fullest and living in the moment. They don't think of consequences to their actions. It's selfish. In the end if something does go wrong you end up hurting not only yourself, but everyone who loves you. God has things set up a certain way, that way things fall into place. When we go against God's ways that's when we have problems. Things are set up the way they are to protect us from hurt. I understand that now. It's not to limit the fun that we have in this life. The people who think God doesn't want us to have fun, don't your parents want to see you happy and having fun? Why would God be any different? He is our Father right?
The closer I get on my spiritual walk the happier I have become. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the closest I have felt to God is with my husband. It's a beautiful and freeing feeling to be able to worship/praise God and pray with my husband. It's freeing
I even drink a glass of wine here and there. I'm not perfect, but being a Christian isn't about living a perfect life. You're bound to fall short, the difference is acknowledging it, asking for forgiveness and moving forward. It's about living a life full of love. It's about being kind, forgiving and understanding. Being able to serve and help others, it just enriches life. Being a Christian is about growth. I had conversation with my sister last night. I was just amazed at how much she has grown spiritually in just a year, I stopped at points in our conversation just to tell God Thank you. That has been one of my biggest prayers for my siblings Faith to grow stronger and for them to have a personal relationship with God. We have too much to do here while we're on Earth, than to waste time being mad over miscommunications. My personal favorite is when people let pride get in the way. Pride is a roadblock; it just gets in the way and is a total inconvenience. It complicates situations that don't need to be complicated. Being a Christian is also about reconciling. Why not? Life is better when your getting along with the people you love right? It's kind of a get in where you fit in situation. If you see an opportunity to make amends then you should, even when you think there isn't room for it, we should create our own opportunity for reconciliation.
I am open minded. I love. I do understand that all Christians are not like this. My prayer is that we become more like our heavenly father. If anything being a Christian is anything but living in a box. I understand that people don't want to sacrifice certain things and that's what you're doing when you give your live to Christ. I feel it's the least you can do. He did live as a man, kicked it with the undesirable and died on the cross JUST FOR US. I'm just saying. I have gained so much more in life. I just want to do what I am called to do and Glorify God while I do it.
What are you living for? Do you feel that Freedom?
