Has Being A Christian Lost It's Excitement?
By lgstories13
@lgstories13 (5)
United States
March 10, 2008 4:22pm CST
When you first become a Christian, a whole new whole unfolds. Every color more vibrant than before. But after a while, it seems to lose its flavor. What was it that first seemed so amazing? The answer is hope. Hope of the heaven, the world to come, that no longer are we doomed to the depths of hell and finally we are free of the chains of sin. Christians today have lost that hope. Church seems boring. How would it change if we focused on hope now, rather than worldly things? Would it seem more appealing or exciting if every Christian was driven with the passion and enthusiasm for the realm to come?
1 response
@mrgraves43 (11)
• United States
12 Mar 08
It's my belief, the reason so many newly born again christian's fall away and or, backslide, is there never truly taught how to get into his presence, to maintain any kind of intimacy, let alone, sustain the joy of there salvation. how i got there was a few simple scriptures i keep hidden in my heart.
#1. I will enter his gates with thanksgiving in my heart, and into his courts with praise.
Jesus prayed that we would be one in him, as he and his Father are one, so that our joy would remain. The joy of the lord is my strength.
#2. 1st Thessalonians 5:18 in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
My walk with the lord has taught me, that thanksgiving from the heart is the gate way to him and all understanding. Reguardless of my circumestances, even if I don't understand or feel thankful at the time. I will often going, into his presence in a prayerfull attitude , say things like Father, Lord Jesus, Holy spirit, Thank you that I'm in one of those situations again, that I don't understand , or even I'm completely uncomfortable right now but, at least Thank you for the situation, because I now see all I have is you, to look to for the understanding that I need. Try a thankful spirit and attitude for your walk, and His Joy, and strength will sustain you the the walk of life.
