Having Faith in God – What Does That Mean?

During my college years, I struggled to know the Lord closely. I grew up in a Christian home. Going to church on Sundays was a must, and every day there was this pressure to tell people about Jesus. As a teenager, I was shy and introverted. Now, as an adult, I am completely the opposite of who I was growing up. It’s funny how much we change as we grow older.

 

At dinner, my dad would ask my siblings and I how many people we told about Jesus that day. In return, he would reward us with an ice cream cone or a lollipop if we met the goal of telling one person. This pressure gave me such anxiety that I would often lie to get him off my back. I understand it wasn’t the ideal move, but from my little girl’s perspective, it was a win/win. I began to think that in order to have a personal relationship with Christ; I needed to tell others about Him. It was like I needed to trade one for the other.