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What Kind Of Christian Are You?

Society has gotten really good at putting a label on being a Christian, I have a response to that.

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What Kind Of Christian Are You?
Stacey Martin

Strange question isn't it?

It seems as though the world has gotten really good at putting a label on everything. Whether that be your sexuality, race, appearance, music selection, or the most popular your religion, the world always has something to say. Well, ignore that.

I go to a small Christian university, and everyday I try to live the way God has calls us to. Just like every other Christian, I fail. Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, I fail. I know that, I try to accept I won't ever be perfect, and I don't give up. I chose a Christian school because I wanted to learn more, find out more, and pursue my faith while pursuing my career. Although, school gets busy, and there wasn't much time for ministry on campus.

I found myself in a state of judgment. I judged myself, and I was also getting judged from others. I knew I could have worked a little harder to set aside time for chapel, upper room, and bible study. Instead, I did that stuff on my own when I did have the time, but no one else could see that. I feel the Christian eyes on me thinking "She says she's a Christian, but she doesn't come to chapel."

Suddenly I realized, it's nobody else's busy what my relationship is like with God. I know where I stand with him. I know what living the call means, and I wake up and attempt to do that each and every day. This includes constant prayer, daily devotions on my own time, and loving other just as God loves me.

What kind of Christian are you? It's a trick question folks. There's no right or wrong kind. There isn't a manual to what your relationship with Christ is supposed to look like. Everyone's faith is original. It's copyrighted to you. Make it whatever you want it to look like, but just love The Lord and love him well. That's all you need.

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