Every wonder why there are just certain people who just feel good to be around? Like spirituality and purity and Godliness and comfort just ooze out of every part of their being, and yet they are the relatively same age (22) as you? Even just thier presence on blogs! Its almost intoxicating. Are these people really just more enlightened than I? Or do they just have a better, stronger grasp at God's word than I do? How? How do I get to that point? I want to one of those people that minister by just, well... living! There is a warmness about thier presence that is a comfort, the World would probably label them as goody-two-shoes, but hey, whats wrong with that??
I know I'm not too awful good about studying scripture on a daily basis, but then these people I am talking about, they are just normal people that read scripture and pray and go to church on Sunday. I know they take pride in living holy, and yet they are still sinners in some sense. I don't know what else I can do to live like that! I love my Lord, I read scriptures every night, I pray in the morning, the evening and with my husband every day, I stay away from worldly things that are sinful, I am a good person who tries to help out, I live a profanity-free and modest life, I go to church on Sunday.... Dont get me wrong, I feel Gods presence in my life at all times, and I know that He is there helping me and I am so thankful for it!! But these people just seem to be radiating Him. How do I do that? Maybe I am just thinking I am seeing greener grass. I do know that I need to try harder to live His word. Something to mull over I guess.
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I feel that way too sometimes. What helps me is to remember John 21:20-22. Jesus is talking to Peter before He ascends to heaven, and Peter notices another disciple and asks, "What about him?" Jesus says, "What is that to you? You follow Me!"
That's what I try to remember when I fall into the trap of comparing my "spirituality" with others'. There is no secret method or formula, and all believers have struggles. I don't have to concern myself with everyone else. All I have to do is follow Him. You are doing the right thing, reading Scripture and praying. You are His precious child! He loves you and will lead you along step by step.
For a wonderful book about this, see Elizabeth Prentiss's "Stepping Heavenward." It is a novel told in diary style, about a young woman and her faith journey. It's a-m-a-z-i-n-g.
I've written a book! I'm sorry. I just really relate to what you wrote and I wanted to share some encouragement for both of us. :)
Thanks for your encouragement anna!! Glad to know im not alone. :)
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