My Life Of A Christian Home - 849 Words

Growing up in a Christian home, I attended church regularly with grandmother not always of my own free will, but it behooved me to go willingly, my grandmother â€Å"strong arm’ was my uncle frank who believe whole heartily spare the rod spoil the child and beat him and he will not die. (Tough love) So it was in my best interest to put on a happy face. I would travel with Uncle Frank to revivals all across the state, I would feel the spirit of God tugging on my heart and not truly knowing what it was. Feeling the need to be closer, I was taught that if you always have tender heart towards God their hope that he will have mercy on you! And that if you train up a child in the way, when he is old he will not depart from it. I grew into a young man and I wanted to do my own thing, which I did within limits, but there was a fear of God that was install in me not to be disrespectfully my elders and respect the house of God. During my freshmen year in college, my grandmother had a dream that freighted me and help make conscious decision to mend my way. Only after joining the Army and being in the (WR) real world as my mother called it. This is when my grandmother’s word rang loud true in my mind and heart. â€Å"The world is a cold place â€Å"and the devil is trying to destroy your life and sent you to a place of eternal damnation (HELL!), separated from God for all eternity. I realized I need God in my life, living in my barracks at fort Stewart, GA. I surrender all to Christ the bestShow MoreRelatedMy Life Of A Christian Home1432 Words   |  6 PagesBeing the small person I am in such a big world, it makes it difficult for me to understand why I am here and what I am supposed to do. Growing up in a Christian home, I was taught to follow the rules, have good morals, and to be a follower of God. However, I never know if what I am doing is the right thing. 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