There are so many starting and ending points in life (other than the obvious birth and death). The first and last days of school. Graduating from high school and beginning college, or graduating from college and entering the working world.
But we often overlook the beginning of our lives with Christ. In John 3:7, Jesus says we "must be born again."
I got saved when I was 12 years old. Why? My mom made me! That's why.
I say that jokingly, now, but back then I had no idea what it meant to be saved (or born again). And, sad to say, I spent the next few years not knowing.
But, as I stayed in church and began to read the Bible for myself, I learned just how real God is. I even began to see Him answering many of my prayers in a rather quick fashion. To make a long story short, I have been in love with God since then.
However, every relationship has its ups and downs.
During college, I kind of put God on the back burner. Not intentionally, but sometimes our unintentional actions can have devastating affects. I wasn't seeking out other Christians around me. If I happened to bump into a few, that was cool.
I didn't give God the time he needed.
In return, God distanced himself from me. My prayers weren't effective (that is, when I actually took the time to pray) and I was away from home and didn't have transportation, so I rarely went to church on my own. I spent almost three years out of the presence of God.
The turning point...was a little scary, to say the least. (Stay tuned for a post on this issue.)
But, despite my negligence of God's presence, He's always been there. And whatever mess I was in, he waited for me to come out of it. And when I came out (oh trust, I'm out!) God grabbed me by the hand and gave me a chance to start over.
I could go on for days in this one post, but I just want you to think about the type of relationship you have with Christ. Do you talk to him on a regular basis, give him the time he needs (and deserves) from you?
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