Religion is needed! I am a christian woman raising a christian family! I love the Lord. I love my bible study that I attend every Monday and all the wonderful new friends I have met there. I love attending church on Sunday's. I speak to God where ever I am. It is such a comforting feeling to know he never sleeps and is always with us in every venture we take...good or bad! I have done alot of bad things in my teenage years. Last weeks bible study stated "If we confess our sins, He is faithful & righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." I am trying so hard to let that absorb into my head and soul. I continue to beat myself up and not have faith that he has forgiven me. All I am doing is punishing myself...but for my sins....I feel that is necessary.
I have been trying to memorize "This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice & be glad in it." I want to say this sentence to my kids every morning as I wake them up from their exciting dreams! An idea stolen from Beth Moore!
I have many faults with my religion. I like to gossip. I have anger issues that I deal with inside. I choose to not forgive, but expect His forgiveness. I question Him too much...or doubt the decisions made for me. I do not donate the 10% every week to my church. With a family of seven, this is impossible right now. Maybe one day, God will bless us with an abundance of money to donate! Until then, I need to be satisfied with the amount we can donate! I am excited with the knowledge this last year of bible study has provided for me. I am even more excited for the many more years ahead! =)