We want Alex to grow in a home that is strong in the faith of God. We want him to know his God and never have to wonder about his relationship with Him. We want him to be able to know that we, as his parents, have no questions about the relationship of ourselves with God, or with eachother. We never want him to feel insecure about the strength or destiny of our family. As a child, I always went to church. As long as I can remember we attended church every sunday. I always knew that I loved God and that he was there for me and I did everything through Him. I never really knew as much as I should have, to this day, about the actual stories and teachings of God, I just know right and wrong. I know that as long as I try to distinguish between right and wrong, I'll never be perfect, but I'm trying and that's what God wants. I've always wanted to know more and to have a stronger relationship with Him, I just never knew how. How do you, as a grown woman, ask for help in learning about Him as far back as the stories I should have known as a child. I've only been to one church in my adult life that I knew that I was growing in. There I knew that they were teaching me, and even though it didn't look like a traditional church and the pastor was wearing blue jeans, he knew what he was talking about and for once, I understood! I didn't look at my watch once during those services, I took it all in and I really felt smarter in His ways when I walked out of that church. Since then I've tried a few, yes only a few, new churches to try to find that same feeling but I haven't. I want Alex to be one of the children that, from a very young age, knows what it means to know God's love. I want him to know that we are a blessed family that knows and loves God, without question.
I'm not looking for a new faith. I know exactly what we believe, I just need that perfect congregation and style to celebrate it in.
I want to be able to communicate with my husband better. I want us to know God in the same way. I don't want us to ever talk to eachother out of anger and say things that we will regret. I want us to have others to talk to who can help us learn to communicate as a Christian couple and learn to parent together without friction caused by differences.
This week we plan to try a new church that we have heard is like the one that I have missed. I have so much hope that it is all that I experienced at the one I once frequented and we can grow together in God's faith.
I'm not really looking for anything from this post, just wanted to get that out there. It makes me feel hopeful about our journey in faith together, which hasn't even begun.
8 comments:
I hope you find what your looking for. :)
I didn't grow up going to church. I went to church for the first time in my adult life in May of this year. I loved it, and couldn't believe the feeling it gave me. I had all these visions of my family growing up, at this church, meeting new people, making new friends. Its amazing what church can do for you isn't it?
Problem? My husband doesn't believe..makes my journey really, really hard. So I stopped going. For now.
I too hope you find what you're looking for.
In that area I am blessed...I know I'm on the right path...
I have always found it very difficult when moving to find a new church. I think I visited at least 8 here before I settled on the one I'm at now. I hope you find the place that's just right for you.
You have the most adorable little boy! I know EXACTLY what you mean about wanting your son to grow up in a home with strong faith! I worry about that for my future kids. We are very active in our church, but I hope I can continue our habits once our children come along (hopefully soon)!
Great post!
I found you through SITS today!
Finding the right church can be stressful. I am sure that the Lord will lead you and when you get that confirmation you will know that you are home.
i think if you keep a prayer in your heart to find what your looking for He will answer your prayers. a congregation can make or break it for some people, but your worship shouldn't be determined by those around you. this is one i struggle with. my ward isnt my favorite, and i have to remind myself that its about me and Him, not me and them.
Good luck. Finding a new church can be a hard process. I hope you find the perfect fit.
Hi, visiting from SITS! :) I hope you're able to find a new church that you like. :)
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