So, I know it means a lot of things to be a Christian. Ultimately, it means believing that God sent His only Son to die a horrible death on a cross so that we, a sinful people, may have a relationship with Him. It means that not only can we have a relationship with God, our Creator, but also with His Son and His Holy Spirit. Amazing.
But being a Christian also means living for something and someone other than yourself. I think that's the part of being a Christian that we so often miss. It means waking up every day asking how you can serve others. Not how they can serve you. It means asking God want He wants you to accomplish today, not decideding that on your own. I means surrendering your plans to Him, not trying to live in a bubble. As a Christian I hold this belief. (Although I'm definitely not saying that I act it out perfectly every day. Thank God for grace and forgiveness.) Amazingly, I have experienced the freedom that comes with walking a life of dependence on God rather than self. The lightenss in my step, the joy in my heart, and the smile on my face come from knowing I've placed my trust in the God of the universe, I'm living for something and someone far bigger than myself, I'm a part of a love undeniable.
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