I was born on a Wednesday and was in church the following Sunday. I know most of the songs that are sung in Children’s Church, and almost every hymn that’s ever been sung. I know about Jesus’ ministry while He was here on Earth and all the other Bible stories that have made such an impact on those around me. I know God, yet it never made my life easier just because I knew Jesus and His good works. My family were big leaders in the church that I grew up in, so every time the church doors were open, I was there. I don’t think that’s a bad thing either. I have always loved church. It’s been a sacred place for me to come to, to not only to worship my Lord, but to also grow close to a community of people who are more like family than anything else.
However, just because someone is centered on positive things does not guarantee that good things will happen. I remember high school vividly. I did not have a bad experience, but I was making bad choices, and it was harming me as a person, student and so on. I allowed so much filth into my personal life that I was contaminated, and that is never good. But I also remember my 11th grade year of high school when I repented of my sins and rededicated my life to the Lord. Not only was that one of the greatest days of my life, but also it was a stepping stone to where I am today.
On that day I chose Jesus, and every day since then I am choosing Jesus. We live in a society where Christianity is looked down upon, and every day Christians are being prosecuted for believing in God. When I was younger, the thought of standing up for what I believe in scared me because I had heard so many stories where the good person did not get acknowledged or is put to his or her death. But now at 20 years of age, I like to believe that I will put my life on the line if it means I am bringing God glory, because as Christians, our purpose is to bring God glory every single day. But everything is always easier said than done, and every day I wonder what I would do if I were to be put in a situation where I had to choose between my life and the Lord. Which would I choose?
Not only as a human being but also as a Christian, I aim to figure out why the world struggles with trust issues. Every day we are being provided with a Savior, and every day we are declining Him because it means we have to give up another sin. We are so selfish, and I think that’s why I try so hard to live a life according to the Bible, because as a Christian I want to not only make a difference, but I want to spend eternity in Heaven with my Lord. My goal as a Christian is to help others pursue the One True King. So why do I choose Jesus over the world? Because throughout every situation I have ever encountered Jesus has been by my side. He is my rock, my shield, my protector and my life. He’s everything, and life just doesn’t make sense to me if you are not serving God and trying to lead others to Him. No, being a follower of Jesus Christ does not make my life easier, but it allows me to be a light to those who are lost and to live a life full of purpose.
