Statement of Faith

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.