Authenticity

So many people are looking for authenticity today. You see it wherever you go. Facebook, TV, Twitter and so much more. They want to know who and what is real. I struggle with it on a day to day basis. Is this ad really what it says it is, will I really get this tv at this price or is there some kind of catch? Is this person who they say they are? Or do they just want to make themself look good?

My struggle with authenticity comes on a more spiritual outlook. So as I began to question authenticity I wanted to know the definition.

Authenticity - refers to the truthfulness of origins, attributions, commitments, sincerity, devotion and intentions.

Sincerity struck me as the key word. How sincere is my walk with Christ. Can people see my authenticity? Or I am just a girl that has made it this far in a walk with Christ but can drop off the face of the "church" planet anytime.

As my experience in the religious system I have seen so many people come and go. I have seen teenagers that were sold out for Jesus now in there adult life not even darken the door of a church. I have seen people in there 20's and 30's raised in the church that get hurt and they no longer go back to the church system.

To be honest it scares me. What if that is me? What if I gave up? What if I quit?

Luckily, I am no longer in the church system. I have a wonderful pastor and worship minister that inspire me weekly. That God has ordained them to be in my life and He continues to use them weekly in my life to help meet my spiritual need and to be a tool in the growth of my spiritual walk. For that I am thankful.

I am thankful that I no longer have to worry if I will be one of those people. Because I know that I will walk in authority in my relationship with Christ. That this isn't something I will give up on. No way no how. I will leave a legacy for my family.

That is what is most important to me my walk with Jesus and to leave a legacy for my family and future family. My son's future wife, my future grandchildren. To build our house on a firm foundation not sinking sand.  To be true sold out followers for Jesus Christ. That no one will be able to question on what is authentic and what is not. It black or white not gray.

Sunday at our service we sang "Blessed be the Name". Let me tell you something when you see your 5 year old little boy get excited to sing that song and he knows the words and he can rock out to it. That is what excites me, that is what moves me, that is when I know I have done a good job and that is what makes this journey worth it even more.

Have a great week and live an authentic life