Being a Christian used to be an embarrassment to me.
Growing up in a Christian family didn’t make me love God more. Instead, it made me want to be less Christ-like. I felt ashamed to pray before meal in public; I didn’t want to be recognized as a church-goer; I would choose to skip church in order to spend time with my friends. I wanted to be the coolest person in front of my friends so I would do/say anything to impress them; meanwhile, I pretend to be a “Good Christian” in front of my family. I never once thought that I was simply worshiping my own God.This lifestyle led me to a wicked/sinful path and I thought that would be the end of it.
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Today I met up with one of my friends to talk about my fundraising. I told him how much God has changed me…..so much that I decided to go to a 11 months mission trips so I can serve his people.
I no longer to feel ashamed to admit that I am a Christian.
It has been 2 years since I was saved. Honestly it was not an easy journey to really follow Jesus. Temptations are still around me, and at times I felt like giving up. However, I looked back and all I see is God was with me in every step. Everyday He reminds me to put him first and trust that he will provide; everyday I want to be closer with God; everyday I pray that He will use me to show people what Jesus looks like.
Perhaps it is more interesting to talk about the TV show last night than the devotional you read this morning, or it is easier to say “Hope you have a better day!” than “Do you mind if I pray with you right now?” It is not enough to call ourselves Christian yet live just like everyone else. I encourage you to step out of the comfort zone and let God love others through you. We need to show the world what real Christians look like.
I think that’s really cool.
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20
