HOW I MET JESUS IN COLLEGE SERIES
I was an 8th grader,
When I began to understand what it feels like to be a Christian.
I thought I was,
due to a shallow fact of being able to differentiate the idea of knowing Jesus and not knowing Him, at all.
I thought,
it was already an assurance that I can go directly to heaven when I die.
“I thought being a Christian is free.”
From aches, circumstances, sufferings, trials and everything that is inconvenient for us.
“I thought being a Christian is living a life in a bed of roses, but all the roses have thorns.”
These assumptions led me to believe that everything is okay and there’s no need for me to do something about it. I really thought knowing Jesus is enough. But God is so gracious that He did not let me continue my walk with Him carrying those shallow perspectives. When I entered college, I got to compare my life in high school with my current situation. Believe me or not, i had countless times asking god to bring me back to those times when all i do was laugh with my friends, mind nothing, and just have fun. College life taught me so much about how life works and a glimpse of reality.
I was living a life based on groundless thoughts. And no wonder that everything was out of place.
Being a college student without a good spiritual foundation, which has something to do with my shallow faith and understanding of Christianity, was a real challenge. I tend to forget God most of the time because I was so consumed and overwhelmed by the pressure that college life has brought upon. I even once thought that I should focus first on my studies before serving the Lord because I don’t want to compromise my time with Him. I wanted to give my best in both by doing things one at a time.
I was living a life based on groundless thoughts. And no wonder that everything was out of place. The worst part is being stubborn enough to tell God that I could handle everything on my own. The worst that I could ever think. Until everything turned upside down. Something I never imagined has happened. It got to the point where I felt lifeless and numb. I couldn’t figure out why, was i doing everything I’m not supposed to.
It is through God’s mercy that led me to know someone that the Lord has used as an instrument to extend His love for me. Little by little, accompanied by patience and compassion that God planted in my leader's heart, I’ve been guided to know more about Jesus and understand Him. I get to realize that I’ve known nothing, maybe because I boxed my learning of Him on a shallow scale. As a result, I was able to begin a personal relationship with the Lord. And from then on, my life was never the same again.
He sustained me. He continued to bless me every single moment of my life, regardless of any circumstances I face, He’s always there for me. I felt like I’ve been highly favored by my Father, who is God. I saw firsthand how God orchestrated my life for good, and it was so amazing. Jesus is beyond everything. I understand now that Christianity is not just about knowing Jesus but more of understanding His heart, how, to whom it beats for, and seeing the manifestation of His divine grace in our lives. I’ve made the best decision in saying yes to God and for letting Him mold my whole being and soul.
Jesus is beyond everything. I understand now that Christianity is not just about knowing Jesus but more of understanding His heart, how, to whom it beats for, and seeing the manifestation of His divine grace in our lives.
I may have been experiencing the goodness of the Lord, but it was 2 years ago when I began to recognize Him in everything that has happened in my life. Jesus is faithful enough even before I truly know Him and even more now that I have a relationship with him. It’s the only thing that I can not compare to anything that the world can offer. I won’t be able to attain this joy in my heart without the help of my leader, and my family in prayer, the Y2DN. I’m proud to say that I, myself, is a product of their unending prayers. Being a part of the Y2DN family is one of the greatest gifts that God has given me. All these credits belong to Him alone. He’s the best part of my life.
Jesus is the best, now and forever.
SAIRELLE
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