Author's Note: This piece is my Statement of Faith and It will show how I will live my life as a Christan.
The
first time I went to church I didn’t know what faith was all about, I was too
young. My parents tell me Galilee Lutheran church was my first stop on my way
home from the hospital, after I was just born.
It was at this time that I was introduced to our church and Pastor
Rasmussen. My parents continued to take me to church and I started Sunday
school at the age of three. Living in a household and family of Christians, I
was always taught to believe in God. Now
that I have gotten older, I have really been able to dig into the word and grow
in my faith as an individual. This is
what I believe….
“Trust
in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all
your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 I choose this bible verse because I feel that
if I trust in God with passion and dedication he will guide me throughout my life
and all the difficulties I will face.
Some of the ways I acknowledge God are by going to church, praying,
serving others and learning God’s word.
I truly believe that if I trust in the Lord, he will help guide my life
as a Christian. God already has my path
planned.
I
believe that there is one God and one God only. "O Lord, there is none like You, nor is
there any God besides You" 1 Chronicles 17:20
I believe that Jesus came into this
world as a baby and was the son of God.
He was born in a manger in Bethlehem.
I also believe that Jesus was sent by God to spread the word and died on
a cross for our sins.
He rose from the dead and ascended into Heaven.
I believe you can seek God
through prayer. I think that when I
pray, God is listening to me. I believe
prayer is a way to thank, bless and ask God for guidance. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in
everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be
made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:6-7
Many
people live their everyday lives wondering what it really means to be a
Christian. I believe not only is a Christian devoted to Christ, but also
someone who goes out of their way to do something that Christ would appreciate. As I continue to grow in my faith, I to try
to make choices that God would be proud of.
When I make bad choices, I know that God is still there and that he will
forgive my sins. “In him we have redemption through his blood, the
forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace” Ephesians
1:7
As I continue on through my life, I
will strive to live a life that God would want by spreading the word not only
to my family, but to friends and acquaintances. I will pray to God when I want
to thank him, ask for something or talk to him. I will continue to go to church
on Sundays and do what I can to help. I will help others as Jesus did and try
to make others look to God as I do. By doing these things I will live a
meaningful life and God will look down on me with joy and happiness.
