The church I grew up in, with my parents, is a Church of Christ. I went to a Church of Christ, regularly, for 22 years. The entire 22 years, I never felt a closeness to GOD. I never felt that connection. Sure, I went through the "motions" (Yes, motions because that's what they were; actions that were being conducted without a connection). Because I went through the motions, I feel in my heart that I have sinned against GOD and Jesus for making a mockery of them, their foundations, etc. I want to make this right so badly.
During the time that I haven't went to church (regularly), I have went to other churches, besides that of Church of Christ. In those churches, I have felt a closeness, even for the brief duration that I was there. Therefore, I know it exists, and I know that I can have that close relationship with GOD! :)
Tomorrow, Brandon and I plan to go to a church that is close to our home. There are a few churches, here in our town, that we have considered attending to, in so many words, "try-out". I am really excited about going to church. I don't think I have felt this excited about going to church ever. Maybe this is what I needed. Maybe I needed to disconnect myself with going to church to really evaluate my feelings about church and GOD because now, I feel stronger than ever about going to church!
While Brandon and I go through this journey of finding a church that we can call home and worship GOD accordingly, please pray for us. Pray for our strength through this journey. Pray that we find a church that is strong in their beliefs and stand up for what is right. Pray that the church family we do find that they help us to grow as individuals and as a couple. I know , but please, just pray for us. GOD BLESS!
What church are you going to try out? That's exciting...we are Methodist and fully enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteWe are going to try First Baptist Church here in MG. It's not even a mile away from our house. Brandon grew up going to Faith Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. We are just trying to find a church that compliments us both. If FBC doesn't work out, then we were thinking of the First Free Will Baptist Church or the First Christian Church.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!! That is Kody's problem...waking up so early on Sundays. It's like getting up a kid, I have to work and work at it! Takes the fun out for sure.
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