A statement of christian beliefs and faith
What do I believe? Do I believe in God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit? Yes, I do believe. God and Jesus have been in my life forever and shall remain there until I die and return to their side in heaven. My faith is so powerful that I feel they will be with me throughout my whole life whether I am a believer or not.
Life is not an easy thing to get through. I believe that having God by my side has helped me get over the rough places in my path, and he will continue to help me in my future as well. I know that I won't be able to hit all the curve balls that life wants to throw at me, but I believe that God can teach me how to hit them through my faith in him. I am still learning how to deal with these pitches, but I know God will always be there for me.
Jesus has also assisted in guiding me in the right direction in life. He was a wonderful teacher, and I look up to him in awe. I am amazed how he could sacrifice so much for others and still be content with himself. I have tried to follow in his footsteps by lending out a helping hand and always being there for my friends and family. I will never be able to give such great sacrifices as he did, but I will surely try.
Believing in the Holy Spirit is a little harder for me. I know that he is there when we pray, but I can never seem to find him. I think it will be awhile until I am finally able to discover the Holy Spirit and feel all his power. I am not in a...
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