It's Been Too Long, Friends

       As I sat in my ethics class today my professor, as the majority would, indirectly referenced Christianity when speaking on religion and God the entire time.  He talked about being raised in an aggressive atheist home and the things he though Christianity is defined as.  The entire time my heart was breaking as the religious spirit was raised up, confirmed and strengthened by my classmates… but was it really? In all actuality it has no power and God was speaking to me the entire time about how others see Him and how he loves reconciliation of His children to His truth and how love, breaking down religiosity, is so important. That to me is such a victory, that His love was speaking to my classmates and myself that also believe in His truth and justice.  I knew he was confirming his identity despite what others were saying as well as the need for His TRUE IDENTITY to be shared by the laying down of ourselves and the exaltation of His victory. 

        There was another guy about my age, a Christ follower, and as he spoke about his faith and gently asked his questions and presented his beliefs I was encouraged and reminded of the gentleness that God has for each one of us.  I was wrecked in this class as I was challenged as well as honored that this time could be such an intimate time of fellowship. I was also reminded that my sense of fellowship this morning is all the time and that my participation and awareness of it will only make me desire it more.  I want that constant communication with my Father. I believe that He is growing me even though I don’t really see it most of the time and I so desire to draw near to Him and Him alone for identity confirmation.  All I am is who He says I am… That’s good news and it is as true for you as it is for me as well as all of His children.  Let Him be your dad! 

In Him,

CM