My Life as a Christian

Rebecca's Reward, Daughters of Blessings Series #4 By Lauraine Snelling / Bethany House Nineteen-year-old Rebecca Baard has experienced more than her share of sorrow, and now she is afraid to open her heart to love. Besides, no man has ever shown enough interest in her to come courting. So Rebecca's friends set out to remedy the situation, concocting social events to attract all the eligible bachelors in Blessing and advising her in the use of feminine wiles. When none of these efforts seem to work, Rebecca tries yet another tack, only to discover that even the best of intentions can't keep events from taking a surprising turn. Will Rebecca overcome her fears, or will she settle for something less than love?

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I was born into a christian home. My Grandparents were serious christians. They were part of the church leadership. My mother, a Choir leader. Headed a Bible-based Fellowship. Attended most Christian programs, church based, and outside church. My Dad, a church leader, has played different major roles in the Church of Jesus Christ. We, (me and my 3 sisters and my parents, woke up everyday as early as 5 in the morning for Devotionals and prayer, and words of wisdom from both parents, mostly my Dad, and ended the day with the same, but with other members of our household.

I accepted Jesus into my life at the age of 16. I was in my first year in college then. I consider myself a "true born-again" christian. As a child, I went through all the "rituals" a little child in the church is supposed to go through: infant baptism, sunday school enrollment, member of the Girls' Brigade, a member of a young women's group, CGIT (Christian Girls' In Training), confirmation, etc. I actively participated in the church activities, reciting Bible passages in front of a congregation of maybe over 100 members, singing, taking up roles in dramas, 1st and 2nd bible readings, etc. I thought all these automatically made one a "true christian". I believed this gave me a VIP ticket to heaven, I was special. I believed I was saved.

But, in the course of life, I found out all I did as a kid, young girl, were not enough. Infact, I discovered chrisitianity is deeper than that. I went to church every Sunday, attended Church weekly programs. I was "worshipping" God. In a way, yes, I was. But, not really the way God wants me to. I found out that worshipping God is deeper than I thought...