Let me tell you, why?
I grew up and almost devoted my Christian life to a Methodist community, a community that gave way for me to seek Him.
When I was a kid, I used to be part of a children choir. I used to attend VCS (Vacation Church School)- a church summer activity wherein children ages 3-16 can learn more about their faith while having fun; this activity may last one to two weeks. I used to attend Sunday schools, which was held at back of our church and have attended many children activities inside and outside the church.
As time goes by, I become very active in the church.
My week is not complete if I will not go to church. I even sacrifice some of my personal commitments just to attend church activities.
That's how I love the church.
then I became...
... a member of the chancel choir
... a teacher of VCS
... an officer, even president of the youth organization
... a praise and worship team guitar player
... the head of the praise and worship team
... an officer the church council
... a speaker of a celebration activity
... a teacher of Sunday school for children, youth and adults
... an organizer of a fund raising projects
... a church leader who plans a spiritual growth in the church by all means
... an ordinary church goer
... a Christian with full of enthusiasm, hopes and dreams
Until my cup became empty. I felt tired, drained and exhausted. I hunger and thirst for Him and its pushing me to edge of what I believed in...(it may seem that I have many accomplishments but believe me not a single one from the above list helped me fill my cup again...) I told myself, I want to stay. I'm strong. I can handle this.
With no strength and very weak and the food, I'm receiving can't sustain me. I force myself to leave the home I grew up with... It was hard and sad for me leaving what you love to do and the people you care about. I can only guess that maybe I have already done and served enough this community, and it's time for me to be born again.
In Christianity, born again refers to a "spiritual rebirth" (regeneration) of the human soul or spirit, contrasted with the physical birth everyone experiences. The origin of the term "born again" is the New Testament: "Jesus replied, 'Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born again.'"[Jn 3:3 TNIV][1] It is a term associated with salvation in Christianity. Wikipedia
A friend of mine referred a church wherein I can attend Bible study every Tuesday and Thursday. Accessible to my place of work, I tried and did attend. Sometimes I attend with my wife (she was my girlfriend then) whenever she has time but most of the time I go alone.
We became regular attendees of Tuesday service. As the day goes by, I felt the nourishment, removing the dead cells of my spirituality and replacing it with strong cells equipped with vitamins from A-Z (complete). Gradually, it quenches the hunger and thirst, and finally. It was Sept. 16 of the last year (2010) my wife didn't know that we became twins that day. Praise God!
It was the altar call that we went in front of the stage. The front left side are for the non-Protestants and the front right side are for Christians, who wants to renew their faith. Together with some member's congregation, my wife went in front and placed herself to the left while I on the right. Different reason but have common need. It was the Holy Spirit moved us and made us surrender our lives to God through Jesus Christ.
I was cleansed, forgiven and renewed. I experienced Jesus Christ and only Him can fill my cup.
So blessed, I can't contain it...
So much, I've got to give it away,
Your love taught me to live now...
You are more than enough for me.
- excerpt from Hillsong - One day lyrics.
That's exactly what I feel up to this moment you're reading this.
That's how it is with God's love,
Once you've experienced it, you spread His love to everyone;
You want to pass it on.
- excerpt from Pass It On lyrics.
Praise God!
I grew up and almost devoted my Christian life to a Methodist community, a community that gave way for me to seek Him.
When I was a kid, I used to be part of a children choir. I used to attend VCS (Vacation Church School)- a church summer activity wherein children ages 3-16 can learn more about their faith while having fun; this activity may last one to two weeks. I used to attend Sunday schools, which was held at back of our church and have attended many children activities inside and outside the church.
As time goes by, I become very active in the church.
My week is not complete if I will not go to church. I even sacrifice some of my personal commitments just to attend church activities.
That's how I love the church.
then I became...
... a member of the chancel choir
... a teacher of VCS
... an officer, even president of the youth organization
... a praise and worship team guitar player
... the head of the praise and worship team
... an officer the church council
... a speaker of a celebration activity
... a teacher of Sunday school for children, youth and adults
... an organizer of a fund raising projects
... a church leader who plans a spiritual growth in the church by all means
... an ordinary church goer
... a Christian with full of enthusiasm, hopes and dreams
Until my cup became empty. I felt tired, drained and exhausted. I hunger and thirst for Him and its pushing me to edge of what I believed in...(it may seem that I have many accomplishments but believe me not a single one from the above list helped me fill my cup again...) I told myself, I want to stay. I'm strong. I can handle this.
With no strength and very weak and the food, I'm receiving can't sustain me. I force myself to leave the home I grew up with... It was hard and sad for me leaving what you love to do and the people you care about. I can only guess that maybe I have already done and served enough this community, and it's time for me to be born again.
In Christianity, born again refers to a "spiritual rebirth" (regeneration) of the human soul or spirit, contrasted with the physical birth everyone experiences. The origin of the term "born again" is the New Testament: "Jesus replied, 'Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born again.'"[Jn 3:3 TNIV][1] It is a term associated with salvation in Christianity. Wikipedia
A friend of mine referred a church wherein I can attend Bible study every Tuesday and Thursday. Accessible to my place of work, I tried and did attend. Sometimes I attend with my wife (she was my girlfriend then) whenever she has time but most of the time I go alone.
We became regular attendees of Tuesday service. As the day goes by, I felt the nourishment, removing the dead cells of my spirituality and replacing it with strong cells equipped with vitamins from A-Z (complete). Gradually, it quenches the hunger and thirst, and finally. It was Sept. 16 of the last year (2010) my wife didn't know that we became twins that day. Praise God!
It was the altar call that we went in front of the stage. The front left side are for the non-Protestants and the front right side are for Christians, who wants to renew their faith. Together with some member's congregation, my wife went in front and placed herself to the left while I on the right. Different reason but have common need. It was the Holy Spirit moved us and made us surrender our lives to God through Jesus Christ.
I was cleansed, forgiven and renewed. I experienced Jesus Christ and only Him can fill my cup.
So blessed, I can't contain it...
So much, I've got to give it away,
Your love taught me to live now...
You are more than enough for me.
- excerpt from Hillsong - One day lyrics.
That's exactly what I feel up to this moment you're reading this.
That's how it is with God's love,
Once you've experienced it, you spread His love to everyone;
You want to pass it on.
- excerpt from Pass It On lyrics.
Praise God!
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