Good talks

Today in my Bible fellowship group, my friend was telling us about this atheist that was talking to her about Christianity and asking her all these difficult questions. Things like, how do you know the Bible is real? How do you know God wrote the Bible? Why do you believe in God? But one thing she said he asked was "If you believe in the Bible, why don't you carry one around?" And that really struck me. Cause he's right. Some kids have the Bible on their phone but if it really means that much to us, why don't we have it with us all the time? I mean, I don't carry mine around everywhere I go. And I probably should. But it's so much more convicting when a nonbeliever calls you out on your flaws. 


A little bit later that same girl was telling us how she has heard the voice of God before. Oooh, it gave me chills. It gave everyone chills. And that's how we knew it was true. She said she heard Him talking to someone, that His voice was deep and melodic and more beautiful than anything you can describe. Oh, it's enough to make me melt. Can you imagine how perfectly, irresistibly lovely the Almighty's voice is? How magical it would be to hear it? It fills me with a warm, all-encompassing love and fascination for our King and Shepard. 

We had some great discussions today. Talking about God's will, being willing to go to the extreme for Him, about loving everyone - even atheists and homosexuals - and about how we can reach out and be a light to those around us. There's this slide that is always played in our youth house and it says "You may be the only Jesus to people." And it's so true. We need to be an example of God's love, like Jesus was. And it's hard when you go to a private, Christian school like me. But God has a plan for you. And for me. And we need to be willing.


Sarah