Last week marked my 3rd year in Hope. It's amazing man, I never thought that I would actually stay in a church for so long. I used to think that Christianity was just another religion game, played in despair to attempt to reach into the 4th dimension and convince oneself that something supernatural actually exists and therefore our lives can get better. In other words, it's all just a bunch of nicely-packaged lies.
But things changed a lot after I came to Hope. I have experienced God in a manner that is way beyond explanation. It's more than just about going to church weekly and having that routine of praise and worship, holy communion and sermon. It's about having a genuine relationship with God. I never regretted knowing God, the only thing I can feel regretful about is not knowing God earlier. In the past I really felt like starting all over again because I screwed up time after time chasing skirts, achievements, popularity and gaining recognition in the things that I do. I finally found my restart button and it can only be God, it has to be, and it is. I can't imagine my life without Him.
My source of strength,
My source of hope,
Is Christ alone.
Now when I think back, Christianity is no longer just another religion game. I really thank God for all the people that have guided me and helped me to grow in this relationship with Him. 3 years have passed, God has brought me this far and I know He will bring me even further. From an unbeliever to a believer, to a shepherd, to a careleader, to a musician, to a discipler and so much more to come. I'm so excited about what God can do in my life and in the lives of others through mine.
Nothing in this world can satisfy me
Jesus You alone can fill me up
I could gain the world and all its treasures
But all those things can never be enough
Yes, I wanna be with Jesus forever. And all else fade away. Amen. :)