Thursday, September 17, 2015

First Post; Not a Great Start

I wish I could tell you that I started this blog out of a great idea for something positive.  I am hoping it eventually leads to that. That is not where the story starts...

I'm a Christian and have gone to church my entire life.  I've been close to Christ; so close that I can almost feel His physical presence.

I have also been distant; so far away that I questioned my very salvation.

Although I feel my salvation is secure, I still struggle.  It comes in waves of frustration and depression.  The valleys still feel deep and dark, but the mountain's peak isn't as high as it used to be.

I trust my emotions more than my faith.  I want to stop doing that, but I have no idea how.

It takes almost nothing to crush me... to destroy my joy.  Does that happen to a "real" Christian???

Hopefully this "story" has a better ending than its beginning. I guess it all depends on my ability to surrender control and let Him take charge.  I just don't know how...