26 August 2007

in the beginning

So. I'm starting a blog. I don't actually own a computer to this should be interesting. Yes, my "me" section says that "It isn't about me". I know that that phrase has been thrown around a lot and I'm actually a bit hesitant to use it but I'm becoming more and more convinced that it isn't actually about me. I don't want to be cliche or try to sound "Christian" because I'm not trying to be a "Christian". That may sound controversial and I may get some flack for it but it is the truth. Christianity is a religion. A set of beliefs. Doctrine. Theology. Not relevant. Sure, my beliefs may line up with the Christian religion but that is not my end goal. Religion will get me no where. It doesn't provide a way for me to love people. It doesn't satisfy. It doesn't save. I'm trying to follow Jesus. I believe that He is the only one that provides a way to love people. That He satisfies. That He saves.

I've become convinced lately that I've got a lot of ideas about Jesus wrong but it isn't what I think about Him but what He thinks about me. Which is only love. Acceptance. Sonship. I don't have it all down but I'm (hopefully) getting there. He has me on a journey of seeking Him. It isn't easy at times but it is always satisfying.