Walking with Faith

Faith seems to be a hot topic these days. Religious fervor has grown tremendously in conjunction with the increasing violence of our world today. It does not seem to matter in what religion's "name" people display and nurture their faith. I reallly do not think that is what is important. A relationship with the creator is what is important. So many people seem to be searching for that relationship.

Demonstrating a personal faith is essential to that relationship. When I read the Bible's account of the activities of Christ when on the earth and of the mission he gave his followers, I realize that what was being taught was the need to have faith and to show that faith through a testimony to others. That testimony is more than words. Anyone can say they have faith and that others must have faith. Anyone can say do as I say because I am a good Christian, or Muslim, or Jew, or any of a mysriad of religious groups and institutions. But what seems to be the underlying key is the WAY YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE.

Many religious people feel they must promote one particular religion as the ONE WAY to reach the creator and to please Him. But if the Bible is any key, the way in which I live my life is the real key and the most difficult requirement. Many religious people point at the belief of another who appears to be different and condemn it as not being THE WAY. But didn't Jesus say, "Judge not that you be not judged."?

To me, true testimony is the way in which I live my life on a daily basis, always remembering my own imperfections rather than dwelling on my perceived imperfections of others. How can it be positive to tear down? Should we not not instead build up? How can it be positive to deride another's belief? Should we not show love on a personal one-on-one level in which we give without expectation of receiving?

Perhaps that is why I do not align myself with any one religious organization or group. I prefer to keep my relationship direct and personal. I do my utmost, given my imperfections, to live my life in a way that magnifies the goodness of the Creator. That is my testimony.