Who Am I in Christ?

I am his child, called to a personal relationship with Him, through his son Jesus Christ. I have clear memories of when I realized God was real in my life. I was 12 and my little ditty of a prayer was the link in my faith. I realized when something important was happening in my life, and I needed an answer to whatever; I would say this little prayer. I also knew that once that little ditty left my lips I would accept any answer given. I knew I was counting on God to help me understand what will be, or not be. To this day this little ditty is the foundation of my faith in God. It’s kinda like how I used to pray to St. Anthony in my childhood to help me find something lost. I always thanked God for St. Anthony, but you know what? I actually have matured enough as a Christian to lay way to the middle man and go straight to the top. I have been invited, and I understand the faith more now than ever. Today, as a mature Christian, I kinda tease God…and say ok, Lord, I really need you to help me find this thing…and I really don’t want to call on St. Anthony,lol. He always leads me to the lost item, and I thank him for it. You see, my relationship with God is so personal. It really is between me and Him. He is the only person I am accountable to; but when you really have a one on one with God, you are able to be the most honest. Because God’s love is unconditional, you know that if you reveal your heart, the sin, and the troubling reasons behind the action of the sin?;then, and only then, do you realize God will forgive you of anything. If we, as humans, could do the same? That would be wonderful!

In this exercise, I’m supposed to share what I have learned thus far in my training. Debbie told me the first four lessons were just for me. Explained, it identified those things I needed to question, and then ponder. I have pondered, and I have been challenged, and I am one of those ‘students’ who loves the homework. The homework is the growth piece. Given a challenge within the homework I rise to the occasion all the time. Already, this assignment called for at least 300 words, I’ve typed 426 and I still have more to say.

God has been leading me to this current adventure for a long time, but it is only through becoming a mature Christian and in trusting Him for the plan to be unfolded, I walk toward the current goal of Life Coach. I have always been someone who has gone out of her way to use humor to reach people. I understand the frailties of the human spirit. I have always stood up for the underdog, confronting that person who degrades, where you cannot leave the conversation without giving them an example, as a devil’s advocate, to understand the very person they are mocking. I have been in the corner for friends who have struggled, providing love and encouragement; letting them know I am there to listen and love on. I have to say, there are many who give back the love so willingly, and the child in me is grateful, because, if you think about it, we spend an awful lot of time seeking acceptance. Truth be known?...this is why God is in my life. We don’t fight, we don’t judge. We have a pretty cool relationship, and if God believes I can pass on my wisdom, and provide a loving nature to help others to be their excellent selves, then Lord, please use me. I honestly believe, late bloomer as I have always been, that God has put people in my life over the past three years who gave me momentum to the natural spiritual gifts I possess. Shame on me not to use them. I don’t want to be in the glory of God’s presence and have to admit I wasted those gifts. It‘s like in Matthew 25:14-30 with the parable of the talents. I don’t want to be the one who fears his master and does not cultivate. I want to rise to the challenge of God to be the best I can be, to be in service to Him through helping others to gain the knowledge and belief, that they can be their excellent self, God inspired, Holy Spirit guided.

The little ditty? God, if it’s good for me, let me have it, and if not…take it away.