So here is a quote that I heard on one of the many Christian television channels (I guess the preacher saw this on a bumper sticker) : Being religious is natural, but being a Christian is supernatural.

When I heard that I reflected on it for a long time. Some questions came to mind. Have I ever gotten caught up on being religious over being a true Christian? Do I depend on God guiding on my christian walk Christian or do I depend on my own human strength to just be plain old religious?

These questions were really rhetorical ones since I already knew the answers. I have gotten caught up in being religious over a true Christian and I too often depend on myself to walk what I see as the Christian walk. It is sad, but true, and something I need to pray about frequently.

Lord God, I desire to depend fully on your strength, your supernatural, all powerful strength to lead me on the path that you have for me. I pray that I will wake up every morning with my thoughts turning toward my dependence on you and the fact that you will help me get me through anything that comes my way that day, rather than taking it upon myself to muster my human strength to tackle the day. I don't want to just be seen as a religious person anymore. No. That comes far too naturally. Someone who worships the devil can be considered religious. I want people who see me, know me, interact with me to know without a doubt that it is not my strength and will that drives me on my path towards the Light, but it is you Lord.

This Blog marks the beginning of another season in my life. I have realized that there are far too many thoughts and ideas that come to my mind daily that it was time to begin writing them down. I figure that by writing down my thoughts it provides me with an opportunity for deeper reflection on how these thoughts relate to God and how I can learn from them. It is also a way for me to recognize topics in my life and others' life that need prayer. Please feel free to comment and pray with me. Hopefully, something I say will pertain to you. Whether I help you to realize that you aren't the only one with that problem or sin, or whether you get to reflect on something perhaps you have never considered before... at least this blog may help someone else besides myself. I'll leave that part up to God miraculous ways of working. Either way, I am excited to be vulnerable with myself, with whoever is reading and with God.