I was about 15 years old when I became a Christian. I grew up in a Christian home but didn't identify myself as a Christian until my teenage years.
Despite being a Christian for half a lifetime (almost 31 years old, y'all!), I feel very much like a baby in my faith. The truth is that while I love Jesus with all my heart, I just don't make enough time for him, and how can you have a thriving relationship with someone you don't make time for?
I am fastidious about prayer when someone is hurting, but making time for God, for thanksgiving and praise or even just learning His Word, has always been a struggle for me.
This, friends, truthfully isn't a topic I feel remotely worthy of teaching on or sharing about, for my faith is but a tiny little seedling. But I have this ache in my soul to nurture that little seedling into something glorious and beautiful.
For many years, I identified this as my life verse:
"Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart."
It is my prayer for myself, and for anyone joining me on this journey, that I learn to delight myself in my maker and that his desires become my desires.
I am spending the next 30 days working my way through the Psalms. I'd love for you to join me.
Tell me, how are the desires of your heart changing as you grow closer to God?
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The sweetness of your faith has a power that is beyond a seedling. Humility is one of the greatest signs of authentic spiritual depth and you have it, my dear. Far from being unworthy to teach about faith, your example should be held up as a model for a true path to God.
ReplyDeleteThough you and I differ in our theology, we are aligned in our faith and I am proud to be your friend.
Thank you, sweet Linda! That is an incredible compliment coming from someone who shares about faith for a living.
DeleteYes, we may differ on theology, but I have learned a great many thing from you on faith and faithfulness. I, too, am proud and honored to call you a friend!
I love the simplicity of this post Kelsey. The simple cry of a heart that wants more of Him in everything. I'm joining with you girl.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kerry. That is exactly it - "a heart that wants more of Him in everything." I am so terrible at it, but it is my heart's desire to grow and change!
DeleteThank you for coming to read, Kerry. I am so appreciative! I read your blog earlier and thought I commented. Apparently not.. Off to do that now. :-)