3 things you think us "Christians" are doing to you but aren't- Partly My Testimonial

As you all may know, I wasn't born in a family that is "religious" as the human world would name it but in our household, we were always taught by our parents about the love of God and to keep Him the center of our lives at all times. In fact, my dad would always remind us of John 13:34 which is 'Love one another, as I have loved you'. Maybe it was because my brother and I would always fight  and would always want to be "wanna be" WWE players. Hahaha! (Not the point people. Haha!)

Anyways, as I have grown, I've discovered this longing for God when I first got saved at our University. Looking back at it now, I knew it was His will to direct me to a Christian University even thought it was quite far from where I live. I have met friends who have drawn me closer to God and who would remind me of the word when things become difficult.

It saddens me that this world views 'Christians' as perfect people and they isolate themselves because they feel... "weird". What is a Christian anyway? I personally believe (if you would contradict, please feel free to do so and I dare you to comment below. HAHA! Jokes. :P) that once you've received Christ as your personal saviour, you are a Christian and no matter how much the world separates us by labelling us with a "religion", I DO NOT CARE ABOUT ALL THAT SHIZZ.

Going back to my topic. Haha! I get sidetracked so easily people so bear with me.

1. We are NOT in any way forcing you to JOIN anything. We are NOT a part of a CULT.

I used to be one of those people who would decline invitations to bibles studies and anything that has to do with me being vulnerable and being able to open up. I used to be one of those people who would shy away and would feel like when people invite me to 'Christian' gatherings, they would just judge me and convert me into one of them. Let's be real here. We invite you because we want you to be there to experience God's love in a different and more in depth way. We are not there to tell you that you do not have God in your life but to share testimonies and experience God together. I would like to personally apologise to people who have felt that they're being judged but if you focus your attention to something more positive, then maybe, just maybe, it won't be 'one of them' anymore but it will be us joining forces in sharing the love of God.

2.  We are trying to make you follow rules that leads to "perfection".

Whoever said they're perfect better have a really nice bod and 6 pack abs. Hahaha! 
As you develop a passion for Christ, His word will no longer be rules but will be something you would want to do wholeheartedly. He changed my heart through the Holy Spirit and I cannot explain how He was able to do that but God does the unquestionable. P.S. When Miley Cyrus sang "Nobody's perfect", she meant it girlfriend!!! Hahaha. :P

3. The Church is taking your money.

Uh, fact check! God made the Earth and everything in it so technically your money is His but that's not where I'm going to go about now since it's being arrogant. Haha! Tithing is something that was so hard to do for me and still is now because your girl here has to eat (#thatbaboylife) but tell you what, here is my testimony and you make a judgement from here on out.

On my first year of living here, juggling Uni life and work was hard but you need to work part time to live. The cost of living in Auckland is insane people I tell you. I earned so little and enough to live and do extra stuff to keep my sanity. My friend and I were praying for God to supply our needs. I didn't have shifts. I was allowed 20 hours per week but was only given around 10 because it was winter and it was raining and all sorts of stuff. Imagine that and having to pay rent, buy food, you know that ADULTING life. Haha! We were in a Bible study and the topic on tithing was explained. I felt in my heart that drive to tithe. So I did and there was a very little leftover. I said, God you gave me all of these, I am returning what's yours to begin with. A week after (still was winter in case you're wondering), I got an increase on my shift hours!!! It was so overwhelming that I remember sharing this story. If that's not God's work, I don't know what is. Haha!

Will do a separate blog on more testimonials if you would like me to!!
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xoxo, Gennin

P.S.SSSSS Photos not related to the blog. Haha! And, this has not been proof read as usual since it's 12am and my brain is working at weird times. #wheninspirationstrikes :P