Hey beautiful. Years ago I learned something from a old preacher in Arkansas when it came to God, religion and spirituality. And that was "Get it for yourself." So often people walk through the doors of a church, school or even a treatment center and look for someone to do the work for them. When the bottomline is that there is so much that we lose when we look for someone else to do it for us. When it comes to faith, it is a walk that you must take. As a Christian I have studies the Word of God in search of answers to questions that people thought I needed to hear. In my personal search I find that God is God no matter who we are.

One of my favorite songs "Who Am I?" says, "Not because who I am, but because of what You've done. Not because of what I've done, But because of who You are." There will never be anything that we can do to be good enough for anyone outside of us. God is not looking for perfect. the Bible says in Psalm 51:17 that a broken spirit and contrite heart are not despised by God.

I do not and will never agree with much of what many professed Christians believe. I don't claim any "religion" but i do profess to be a Christian. And as a Christian, I find that I am told to make allowances for others. I cannot expect you to live by the standards I set for myself. The book of Romans tells us that no one is good, not one and that all of us sin and fall short of the Glory of God. The Scripture is filled with people who fell short, yet they picked up the pieces and followed what God had for them. We must work out our own salvation.

Jesus tells us to have faith in God. That simple... no rituals, chants, no going through the motions. Trusting in what God's Word says He will do. He will never lead you to do something dumb, I know this, cause I have lead myself there. You will always be given a way out, His Word says so. If you miss it, it's ok, stand up and keep walking.

You have come to know my heart, I could not be me without the reality that I have come to as a Christian. Find it for you my friend. know that you are loved and encouraged................