Many Christians have something in common with the way they began following Christ-that one, big event. That big event (either negative or positive) led to a major life change. For example:
-A church retreat
-A bad dream
-A friend that got your attention
-A big mistake
-A hospitalization
-Losing something/someone important to you
-An accident
-Newly acquired knowledge
-A joyful moment
-A new start
-A night with a parent or family member
-A special sermon
-A testimony
-A Bible verse
-Your pastor’s advice
-Something that scared you for life
-A movie
-A novel
-A journey
Has one of these big events ever happened to you? When everything just “clicked” one day and you understood why it was so important for you to turn your life in a different direction, more specifically-to follow Christ. Have you had a realization that maybe life is about more than you are living for?
Unfortunately, my big event came as a series of large mistakes. Thank goodness those mistakes don’t have a hold over me anymore. What happened to my life, because of those mistakes, was amazing! God got my attention.
Since then, I have traveled down a road I could have only hoped for when I was living selfishly. Growing my faith, my understanding of Scripture, my relationship with God, and my spiritual fruit are all elements of my journey and my destination. It’s a journey in which I am striving to make God the ABSOLUTE most important aspect of my life. Hopefully along the way I can convince others they are missing out when God is not in the picture.
If you have not experienced your big event, then I pray that you and your “Godly” event are on a collision course!!!
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