How My Faith Got Me Through My Promposal | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

How My Faith Got Me Through My Promposal

Faith is an action. Faith is doing what God wants you to do even if it looks like a bad idea

27
How My Faith Got Me Through My Promposal
https://static.pexels.com/photos/94898/pexels-photo-94898.jpeg

More often than not my Sunday mornings are spent at church singing in the youth praise team, attending Sunday School, and sitting in the wooden pews listening to the pastor preach. Last Sunday was different, though. Last Sunday, I was so close to not going to church at all because I had so much school work to do, but then a friend called asking me if I wanted to visit a church in a neighboring town. I agreed, and I'm not quite sure why. I still had the same amount of school work to do, but something in me told me I needed to go. We drove to the church and sat in one of the back pews waiting for the sermon to begin.

People came and shook our hands, greeting us.The worship music began and we sang a few hymns that I had never heard before. Then the pastor came up to begin preaching. I looked in the church program to see what the sermon would be about, Faith. In my almost two years since becoming a Christian, I had heard numerous sermons about Faith. I figured that this one would be no different.

But that was far from the truth. This particular sermon started a fire in my heart. The preacher began talking about what Faith is not.

Faith is not a warm fuzzy feeling.

Faith is not a feeling at all.

Faith is not simply believing in God.

Faith is an action.

Faith is doing what God wants you to do even if it looks like a bad idea.

He compared it to jumping out of a plane without a parachute, and someone jumping out behind you with a parachute. The plan was that they would catch up to you and you would both get down safely. Now, who in their right mind would trust someone enough to do that? I can't say that there is anyone I would put that much faith in. That is except God. But even then, I don't always have that much faith in Him. As much as I would like to say and believe that I would have that amount of faith in Him, I have had my doubts just like anyone else. That's when the preacher brought up 2 Corinthians 5:7, "For we walk by faith, not by sight. " We have to believe that He is right behind, ready to save us. Ready to bring us down safely to the ground.

We have to be willing to have so much faith that if it falls through, we would be in trouble if we didn't have God.

That is the exact thing that I had to keep telling myself this past week for my promposal. I was so worried that the guy I was asking to prom, would say no and that I would be rejected. Like many, rejection and vulnerability are two things that I fear most, and here I am putting myself into these exact two possibilities. But I told myself that I had to step out in my faith. God doesn't call us to be comfortable, He calls us to obey Him. So I did. I walked straight out of the door of my comfort zone, and asked him to prom with a box of hot wings with a note attached saying, "I'm not really sure how to say this so I'm just going to wing it..." then I handed him a basketball with the words, "Let's have a ball at prom" painted on it.

One of my best friends was secretly videotaping the entire thing. I was sick to my stomach because I was so nervous. I literally almost walked out. What if he said no? Well, at least I would have it on video I guess.. but he didn't say no. He said yes. If I wouldn't have stepped out in the faith of God's plan for me, I wouldn't be going to prom with him. Faith is doing what God wants you to do even if it looks like a bad idea. Now, I didn't think asking him to prom was a bad idea, but it was definitely a terrifying one. I still took that leap of faith and I encourage you to do the same in your life. Do whatever it is that God is calling you to do. As Psalm 128:1 states, "Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him." God blesses the obedient. Actions speak louder than words.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Relationships

11 Things Summer Nannies Can Relate To

There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

369
11 Things Summer Nannies Can Relate To

As a college student, being a nanny over the summer is both enjoyable and challenging. Underneath the seemingly perfect trips to the pool or countless hours spent playing Monopoly are the obstacles that only nannies will understand. Trading in your valuable summer vacation in return for three months spent with a few children less than half your age may seem unappealing, but so many moments make it rewarding. For my fellow summer nannies out there, I know you can relate.

Keep Reading...Show less
girl

If it hurts now, it'll hurt again. Not because you're gullible or naive, only because you fall fast, hard, and you do it every time.

We fall each and every time with the complete and utter confidence that someone will be there to catch us. Now that person we SWORE we were never going to fall for has our hearts, and every time we see them our palms start sweating. The butterflies in our stomach start to soar and our hearts are entirely too close to bursting out of our chests.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

10 Things Only Equestrians Understand

Yes, it IS a sport. Yes, I fall all the time. No, I do not ride in jeans with a cowgirl hat on.

805
horses
Barn Pros

Growing up I have always wanted to own a horse. My grandparents own a well known equestrian facility in Georgia, so I have been riding since I was born. A bond between a person and their horse is a bond so strong that it cannot be broken. Everywhere I went I wanted to be around horses, even forcing my family to go on trail rides during vacations. Horses have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember has taught me great responsibility, as well as 14 things that all equestrians can relate to.

Keep Reading...Show less
man wearing white top using MacBook
Photo by Tim Gouw on Unsplash

College is super hard. Between working, studying, and having a social life, it feels like a struggle to just keep afloat.

I understand. When you feel like your drowning and there's no way to stay afloat I understand that it feels like everyone else is doing just fine. I understand all the frustration, long nights in the library, and that feeling that you want to just throw in the towel. I understand that sometimes it's too hard to get out of bed because your brain is already filled with too much information to remember. I understand because I am also feeling pretty burnt out.

Keep Reading...Show less
No Matter How Challenging School Gets, You Have To Put Your Health First — A Degree Won't Mean Anything If You're Dead
Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash

Some of the best advice I've ever received was from my social studies teacher in sophomore year of high school. He stated, "If you don't know it at midnight, you're not going to know it for the 8 a.m. exam, so get some sleep."

It's such a simple piece of advice, but it holds so much accuracy and it's something that the majority of college students need to hear and listen to. "All-nighters" are a commonality on college campuses in order to cram in studying for an exam that is typically the next day.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments