Elnahna
Well-Known Member
This week I started a study series called, The Christian Atheist, by Craig Groeschel. He defines a Christian Atheist as a person that says he believes in God but lives as if He doesn’t exist. To that person God, is an after thought, there’s no real relationship, understanding or trust. You can look at the first session here, The Christian Atheist pt.1
This series has made me realized that that is who I am, a Christian Atheist. This is not who I want to be. I want an authentic personal relationship with God. I want to know Gods heart and walk in the fear of Him. I want my actions to reflect and honor God. Lastly, I want to know, that I know, that I know that without a doubt,God loves even me.
You know, every time I read Matthew 3:17, I think,” how cool” I imagine Jesus’ baptism was such an important event that his Dad had to make it know to everyone around, just how honored He was. He opened the heavens and descended upon Jesus and announced, this is my beloved Son, and I am well pleased with him. I want Him to say that about me.
I need help with this..
So, my question to you is, Do you have a personal relationship with God? If so, how did it develop and how do you maintain it? If you don’t have a true relationship with God but desire one, how will you facilitate one?
This series has made me realized that that is who I am, a Christian Atheist. This is not who I want to be. I want an authentic personal relationship with God. I want to know Gods heart and walk in the fear of Him. I want my actions to reflect and honor God. Lastly, I want to know, that I know, that I know that without a doubt,God loves even me.
You know, every time I read Matthew 3:17, I think,” how cool” I imagine Jesus’ baptism was such an important event that his Dad had to make it know to everyone around, just how honored He was. He opened the heavens and descended upon Jesus and announced, this is my beloved Son, and I am well pleased with him. I want Him to say that about me.
I need help with this..
So, my question to you is, Do you have a personal relationship with God? If so, how did it develop and how do you maintain it? If you don’t have a true relationship with God but desire one, how will you facilitate one?