Do you ever feel like you kind of suck at being a Christian? It’s like there’s stuff you’re supposed to know and things you’re supposed to do and you don’t even know what those things are. Do you ever look at folks around you who seem like really strong Christians and feel like you’re on the spiritual Junior Varsity? How many times have you felt like you’ll never have a good, consistent ‘quiet time’ because you’re just not disciplined or good enough at keeping your spiritual life strong and healthy all the time? I think many of us believe we’re supposed to read the Bible every day and pray because this Christianity thing is like some sort of course in school with homework where you’ll receive a final grade at the end of the term. The funny thing is that if you were to ask that person who you think is way ahead of you how they see themselves, they would probably tell you that they see themselves as failing and struggling just like you. Most folks, no matter where they are on the spectrum of spiritual maturity think they suck at this. Why is that? The Bible says that Christianity is having a relationship with Jesus. There is no Junior Varsity in relationships. This is not a class in school. There is no final exam. This is not about discipline or rules. This is about love. It’s about being friends. Jesus simply wants to hang out with you. He wants you to have a safe and loving place where you get to be yourself. He wants you to bring your problems and find comfort. He wants you know how loved you are. What are you waiting on?
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