My rant/confession whatever you wanna call it:
I really can't stand people calling me 'religious'. I am NOT religious (look up the definition of the word), I'm a CHRISTIAN. I have a RELATIONSHIP with Christ, I'm not bound by a laundry list of rules and regulations. I live under a grace, not a law. Sure, there are laws by which we are governed both laws of the land, and God's laws, but it is BECAUSE of my love for Christ that I want to live by those laws. I understand the repercussions of making poor choices, but I also understand that God knows best. He desires the best for me, but He also gave me free will.
It is with that free will, and an understanding of the great sacrifice He made and the experiences of His blessings upon my life that I choose to live a life set apart from the world. I trust in Him to lead me and guide me. I'm not perfect, I never will be, because I'm human, and I live in a sinful world, but contrary to popular opinion I'm not 'BOUND' by laws and rules, but rather I'm SET FREE by a grace which surpasses all human understanding. I won't always make the right choices, but I know God is always with me and I trust Him to guide me on the right path. I don't go around telling people what they should and shouldn't believe, but when I'm asked why I believe what I believe, I will gladly share.
It is my desire that I will simply live in a manner reflective of Christ's glory. I hope He shines through me in all I do, that people see something different about me. Isn't that intrinsic in itself? I hope my life is evidence of God's amazing grace. I don't have to go around 'shoving' my beliefs down other peoples throats, and to be honest that is the LAST thing I want to do, I just want my life to reflect Christ, and that in itself is a witness and testimony to those around me.
So, please don't call me 'religious'. I am far from it. I'm a woman with a heart after God. I don't practice rituals and traditions, but rather I (try at least) to practice Godliness. I have a relationship with my heavenly Father, the saviour of the world and I choose to live my life as a testament of his great glory!
Blessings.
I really can't stand people calling me 'religious'. I am NOT religious (look up the definition of the word), I'm a CHRISTIAN. I have a RELATIONSHIP with Christ, I'm not bound by a laundry list of rules and regulations. I live under a grace, not a law. Sure, there are laws by which we are governed both laws of the land, and God's laws, but it is BECAUSE of my love for Christ that I want to live by those laws. I understand the repercussions of making poor choices, but I also understand that God knows best. He desires the best for me, but He also gave me free will.
It is with that free will, and an understanding of the great sacrifice He made and the experiences of His blessings upon my life that I choose to live a life set apart from the world. I trust in Him to lead me and guide me. I'm not perfect, I never will be, because I'm human, and I live in a sinful world, but contrary to popular opinion I'm not 'BOUND' by laws and rules, but rather I'm SET FREE by a grace which surpasses all human understanding. I won't always make the right choices, but I know God is always with me and I trust Him to guide me on the right path. I don't go around telling people what they should and shouldn't believe, but when I'm asked why I believe what I believe, I will gladly share.
It is my desire that I will simply live in a manner reflective of Christ's glory. I hope He shines through me in all I do, that people see something different about me. Isn't that intrinsic in itself? I hope my life is evidence of God's amazing grace. I don't have to go around 'shoving' my beliefs down other peoples throats, and to be honest that is the LAST thing I want to do, I just want my life to reflect Christ, and that in itself is a witness and testimony to those around me.
So, please don't call me 'religious'. I am far from it. I'm a woman with a heart after God. I don't practice rituals and traditions, but rather I (try at least) to practice Godliness. I have a relationship with my heavenly Father, the saviour of the world and I choose to live my life as a testament of his great glory!
Blessings.