Here comes part 2!
At some point when I was around 14 or 15, a certain combination of Youth Group, Christian music and mission trips (Not to mention a heapin' spoonful of God's gracious hand) showed me my selfish pride in trusting in my good deeds for my salvation. I realized that being a Christian isn't about memorizing Scripture or even about racking up good deeds, although those things are components of being a Christian.
No, being a Christian means recognizing the vomit-inducing grossness of our sins (Revelation 3:16) and trusting that God is great enough to forgive us through the saving blood of Christ. It means submitting yourself heart, soul, and mind to God and allowing Him to transform you to become more like Him. This process is not easy, nor is it instantaneous. I still struggle with sin, and at times fail completely. But I trust that God is working through all these circumstances to His glory and, ultimately, my eternal benefit.
Stay tuned for part 3 on Friday!
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