Thankful for Faith

I helped my mother in law with a small project the other night and was thinking about how I take for granted the knowledge that I am a child of God.

I grew up singing "I am a child of GOD" and "Jesus wants me for a sunbeam." At times I forgot (esp those pesky young adult years), but I knew it enough to never stray too completely from a path of truth.

I am raising my daughter with the same truths and songs. Nightly I sing "I am a child of GOD" to her along with several other Jesus related songs. At church I am in the nursery which is the space for 18 months to 3 yrs old. We teach these little ones that Jesus loves them and they too are children of a Heavenly Father who loves them very much.

It is such a simple profound truth.

Recently several work discussions have been about faith. It's been interesting to hear how these people I work next too think and believe. We all have a similar faith, but so different in the details. No judgements just observations.

I have thought about my own outward stand on faith and testimony. I wonder if my being quiet about my beliefs lead people to think I have none. My office mates didn't know for almost a year what denomination of faith I am. I purposefully avoid religious discussions to avoid the conflict that inevitably comes with that topic.

I do have a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I believe in the power of prayer and in miracles and angels. My testimony is very quiet, but very firm in its foundation. I struggled for years to get where I am and I'm glad that I took the time to make sure my foundation of belief was solid before expanding it. My light of truth is unwavering despite my weakness of silence.

I am breaking all my rules by posting this. However I feel that I need to express my quiet strong testimony before retreating back to my silence. I'm not sure what good if any it will do.... I don't think any harm can be done by sharing. At least that is my hope and prayer.

I am a child of God,
And he has sent me here,
Has given me an earthly home
With parents kind and dear.

I am a child of God,
And so my needs are great;
Help me to understand his words
Before it grows too late.

I am a child of God.
Rich blessings are in store;
If I but learn to do his will
I’ll live with him once more.

Lead me, guide me, walk beside me,
Help me find the way.
Teach me all that I must do
To live with him someday.