As you all have seen there has been a couple posts dealing with different takes on religion and the importance of God. Those who embrace the LYMLife come from many different walks of life and many different branches of faith. In life, faith is what guides us when all else fails. If you are religious thats fine but understand religion defines and divides us as a people. We do not have to believe in the same God but when we place labels or categories such as religion it only assists in pulling us further from each other. In my eyes your faith is yours to hold and cherish. You must make the decision to share it with others and in the event that you do make sure you are versed enough on the subject to discuss it. Assuming you know enough will not suffice in this day and age. We are in the midst of some trying times so make sure you are doing right by your faith before you attempt to put it on others.
Wherever you attend whether it be church, the mosque, or synagogue you control your own learning. You decide how much you will or won't grasp. Just like an interesting academic course if you really want to be enlightened take your studies home with you. Don't use a religious leader as a middle man between you and God. Get greedy and cut the middle man out. Take pride in your faith and be assertive with your studies. That way when its all said and done you need not blame another in the event of any failure. Don't be afraid to spend some of your own quality time to mature in your relationship with God. Its one of the only relationships which will truly feel fulfilling.
In the world today a lot of us make excuses for our behavior or say "I'm not ready to live right yet but, I will be soon." Stop hesitating and start today. We never know when our time will come so make the most of today. I cannot say I am living perfectly but I live righteous. I make mistakes as all humans do but I learn from them. Life is our opportunity to grow into more complete people. Its an experience that we must go through to gain knowledge and find purpose. No man, woman, or child was given a guidebook on how to live. Many choices we must make alone and live with the decisions we made. In my opinion your faith is a good reference point for those choices. This post is not to tell you embrace faith and go live like a saint. This post is to tell you if you feel mislead or lost or just want a different opinion than what your peers might be giving you lean on your faith. In times of turmoil most people do but this post is more to tell you embrace your faith during times of happiness also. No one is forcing you, I'm just telling you to give it a shot. If it's in your heart then do it, if not continue on your path. Until next time keep it LYM!
All mens souls are immortal, but the souls of the righteous are immortal and divine.- Socrates
Wherever you attend whether it be church, the mosque, or synagogue you control your own learning. You decide how much you will or won't grasp. Just like an interesting academic course if you really want to be enlightened take your studies home with you. Don't use a religious leader as a middle man between you and God. Get greedy and cut the middle man out. Take pride in your faith and be assertive with your studies. That way when its all said and done you need not blame another in the event of any failure. Don't be afraid to spend some of your own quality time to mature in your relationship with God. Its one of the only relationships which will truly feel fulfilling.
In the world today a lot of us make excuses for our behavior or say "I'm not ready to live right yet but, I will be soon." Stop hesitating and start today. We never know when our time will come so make the most of today. I cannot say I am living perfectly but I live righteous. I make mistakes as all humans do but I learn from them. Life is our opportunity to grow into more complete people. Its an experience that we must go through to gain knowledge and find purpose. No man, woman, or child was given a guidebook on how to live. Many choices we must make alone and live with the decisions we made. In my opinion your faith is a good reference point for those choices. This post is not to tell you embrace faith and go live like a saint. This post is to tell you if you feel mislead or lost or just want a different opinion than what your peers might be giving you lean on your faith. In times of turmoil most people do but this post is more to tell you embrace your faith during times of happiness also. No one is forcing you, I'm just telling you to give it a shot. If it's in your heart then do it, if not continue on your path. Until next time keep it LYM!
All mens souls are immortal, but the souls of the righteous are immortal and divine.- Socrates
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