Learning to live again...

One of the best things about new life with Jesus is that He teaches you a whole new way of living, you see things in a different way and it's like your entire perspective on life has been changed.
In the years when we were in the world, we were told lies, we conformed to the ways of the world simply because we knew no other way, in our own strength, we could not defeat self, the world says: "I want it, so I'm going to have it", "I feel like it, so I'll do it", "What about me?"
It's always somewhere around the arena of self but then when we give ourselves to God and walk in His light, we realise that HIS ways bring freedom. You are freed from self, from satan, from sin and from sorrow, you walk in a freedom that is at times to wonderful to grasp, it's way beyond anything the world could have given us.
This is something God has been teaching me a lot recently, at first, (and I'm ashamed to say this) I thought that God's ways were crippling, that I would lose all the things that I loved and that my life would be empty but more and more, I understand that His ways, walking with Him brings freedom, it brings peace, it brings joy and satisfaction. He will never leave us empty.
God is constantly teaching me how to talk right, that everythign I say will bring a smile to someone's face, remind them they are loved, He's teaching me to act like Him, I see with His eyes now, not with the flesh, I'm learning that I was created for a higher purpose than just myself, I live for Him and I live for others.
Now when I say "live for others", I don't mean that I am a people pleaser, I show God's love to others, and I know that as I bless others, He will bless me, I aim to be His hands and His feet in this world.
God is teaching me to find beauty in everything (even in the ugly things!). He teaches me to appreciate the simplest things in life and I sense His hand in everything I do and everything I see around me.
He teaches me to know when to speak and when to just shut up! We never seem to be able to do that right, He teaches me when to focus on issues and when to dismiss them, He teaches me to love like He does, never focusing on the bad in people (cuz truth is, if that's what He had done with me, I would be burning in hell right now!).
We need to say, "Teach me Lord to live and love like You, make me more and more like You, and help me to find myself in You".
We need to be willing to let God correct us, to direct us, to guide us, to save us on a daily basis, we need to learn to live again...

Believing in the unseen God...

There was a time when I believed I was above everyone else and that I never doubted God, I always believed that I was above that sort of thing and it could never happen to me. I was sure in my heart: "God, I could never doubt You, of course You exist" but I guess since about two weeks ago, the enemy of my soul was bringing thoughts into my head.
"Is God real?" "Is He really here?" I was shocked that I was having such doubts but I realise more and more everyday, that God, I picture Him in my heart and not my mind.
The truth is that He's way more than my intellect and my tiny human brain could never possibly contain the fullness of Him, He's way beyond me or anything I could ever imagine, He is the Creator of the heaven and earth, He is the Great I Am, He is The Master of the Universe, He is a supreme being, He's just way more than us.
I guess we have to get to that point where we understand that God is a spirit, and that there is a spiritual realm that govenrns what happens in the physical. Look at Ephesians 6:12, that we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world (NLV).
My prayer for you and myself (of course!) is that God will help us to see the world, people, ourselves and situations through His eyes. In the flesh, in our own sight, we are blind to the truth but when we let God open our eyes to the unseen. We live life His way and in the worst of situations, we see oppurtunity for renewal, ressurection and revival.
This is something God is still teaching me so I pray that He will do the same for you and He will give you the strength to share this truth with others, even your worldly friends.
Anyways, God bless you, hope you have an awesome day with God and keep smiling 4 Jesus!
Annie

Yay! First post!

OK, so I've been following Sarah Anne's blog for about two months now and I like this whole blog thing, pretty awesome!

So, uh...yeah, I'm a born-again Christian and my God is pretty much everything that means anything to me, and so I wanted to start a blog about my journey of faith and my walk with Him. I want to share everything that God is showing me with the world (maybe "world" is exaggerating, but those who are interested anyways).

I first gave my life to Christ two years ago when I was twelve and He pretty much came right out of nowhere and He changed everything, I fell instantly in love with Him but then I strayed from His path and lived the life of the sinner once again. Cut a long story short, I came back to my Love about four weeks ago and I feel like I know and love Him more now.

And so, I want to share my faith and I want you to share in the wonder He is pouring into my life.
My ultimate goal in life is to live for Him, and I love Him so basically I will try (and I'll highlight the world "try") and post everyday about life with God, life as a Christian, life as a teenage girl for God.
So yeah, that's it pretty much!