35- Something Relevant

The title: I just wanna write about something that's relevant to my life right now and couldn't think of a fancy title today. Boo-yah, mediocre!

Moving Right Along: I stopped writing in my blog, because I started addressing some things that were so out there and personal, there was no need to share. But then last night I came across a new revelation and I felt, "whoa, what if others are pondering this, I need to share". So here's an exert from my nighttime journal I keep for myself:

Philippians 3- The author speaks of how he once thought he had it all understood. He obeyed the laws, he was a Pharisee, he was born in Israel, he thought he knew everything about being with God. He didn’t really understand it though. And he pushes forward toward the goal of being with God in heaven as he has called us. He acknowledges He’s not perfect, but he is a long ways from where he was and constantly seeking God’s face.

·      I thought I understood too. If I went to church and read my bible, and prayed, and didn’t have sex, and didn’t curse, and didn’t drink too much, I would go to heaven. But that was just a bunch of rules. Yes, I need to do or not do these things, as they are what keep you from sinning and destroying your life, but more importantly God is who helps me keep my life in order. You [God] spare me, you teach, and guide me. Keeping rules aren’t what it’s all about. It’s about the personal relationship and wanting to be with You in heaven. And constantly seeking you. It’s a lifestyle. I can’t just seek you in times of need. I need your counsel always. I kept thinking I’d learned enough to just move on past this [after college] stand still, but now I’ve learned enough to know, that this stand still is for my good and no matter what I learn there’s always so much more learning to do.

So that's what I got from my reading. One more thing I learned was about the Blessings of Abraham that everyone always sings about. Here's what I gathered:

·      Blessings of Abraham- A few weeks ago, I was understanding the blessings of Abraham to mean that since we follow You [God], we can have what we want. Abraham did get a son [the one earthly thing he wanted], but it took many years and he got other more important things. I think the blessings of Abraham was actually the relationship He had with you. The ability to have such a close walk with you, because He obeyed you. And if I am obedient I too can have that same walk with you, which is a blessing. 

So, yeah, these things are a bit personal for me, but they can also be helpful to others who may be questioning or whose faith is growing tired. I hope this helps someone.