Choosing the Right Path
Ok so I had a wonderful weekend full of family time, swimming, and worship. One of the greatest things I believe that came out of this weekend is my son telling me he wants to know more about God and Christ.
Our Sunday was our typical day of worship as we prepared for our day. There was only a few differences in this day. One of the differences was that all of our children, not just Gregory my oldest, was going to have to attend their first adult church service. Our church switched their age groups this week to help and reinforce our older children (2nd Grade and up) in the Word of Christ. Another difference is that our assistant pastor Todd was conducting the service because our pastor was on a much deserved vacation with his beautiful family. The last major difference was that this Sunday was our day of rest, meaning we didn’t have our normal evening outreach projects so we could be ready for the kick off of AWANA next week.
Well to start it off, the message from our service this week was straight forward, well delivered, and spoke directly to your heart. It was a cry for those who were not saved to come to terms and accept Jesus as their personal savior and ask forgiveness for your sins. I know most people will say, that is the typical goal of most services, but let me tell you from a personal standpoint that I think this did reach out and touch at least one person.
My 9 year old son Gregory who we had believed to be attending church, not only because we make him, but also to see his friends and get free candy, I believe he has made the choice to follow the path of Christianity and take Church more seriously. What makes me think this you might ask? Well when we got home out of the blue he approached me while I was cleaning the pool and said “Dad I just prayed and asked for God to forgive me of my sins and help me be a better person.” To tell you the truth I had no idea what to say to this. Part of me was just overjoyed inside to think that my son wants to take the leap, the other part of me instantly wanted to question his motives. One thing I learned from the message this weekend was treating the guidance of God and direction that God wants us to go as a Bond and not an option. It might not always be the easy choice, but if we just treat it as something we have to do and not something we have a choice, in the end all will be ok. So I am going on faith that my son was pushed in this direction by the Lord and we are going to support it all the way.
We will put Gregory in contact with our Church support and family to help him come to the decision that he is being pushed to make. I know how hard this easy decision is, I mean come on it took me almost 37 years to make it, I am just happy that it is not taking him that long. So to God, First Baptist Church Rosepine, Shannon (my wife), Pastor Greg, Brother Todd, Nicole, and all my other family at the Church I say thank you for helping my family. Most of all for my son Gregory I can tell you that this decision will be the most important and best decision of your life, you have a tough journey ahead of you but the support system in place will help you through it. Put your life in God’s hand and do everything in your life to Glorify Him and you will never be led astray. Thank you for reading and God Bless.
G.E.D.D.
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