As far back as I can recall, I have asked each confirmand to write an essay around the topic: “Jesus and My Faith,.” At St. Paul this year we have three young adults who will affirm their faith in Jesus. The next three posts will be from each of our confirmands.
Me and My Faith
Annie Cummer
"Thus says the LORD: 'Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find the rest of your souls.' "Jeremiah 6.16
“Believing in something even though it cannot be seen." Faith, for me, is something I find really hard to define, but over the years I've come up with this definition to help me understand it more. Growing up I've always been a part of the church. Not knowing any different having faith has always been a part of me whether I had to think about it or not, so I've never really bothered finding a definition for it. For me faith is knowing that the people I love will always be taken care of. God can take care of the people I love through many things like things they like, me, people around them. If God can work through me to make others happy or feel loved, then I feel happy. Faith can work in many was, whether it's through big or small thing or things we may or may not be able to see. Faith could be opening a door for someone, or even sitting by someone in lunch when they are alone. Faith for me is God working through you to help others and make them happy. The smallest act of kindness could make someone's day so much better. Not judging people for who they are is another I see faith in people. In a world with millions of different opinions it's very easy to get mad and not listen to one another. I might say that "I think clothes are genderless," and someone could a completely opposite opinion than me and that is completely fines as long as we respect everyone as who they are with their own opinions and personalities. In conclusion, to me faith is God working through me and others to show the people around us kindness and acceptance.