Being a Christian is easy? Think again.

As I sat down to pray and think, it dawned upon me that perhaps the word Quiet Time wasn't for me. Being a ENTP, I don't believe in whatever I read. Sure, I believe that the Bible and the doctrine is indeed real and alive, but I wasn't sold. Perhaps I haven't taken time to reflect on my spiritual walk, coupled with the fact that the my mind and heart doesn't seem to be in sync with the Holy Spirit. After doing a week of QT, I realised it was something more than just faith. In reality, many receive Christ but experiences short-lived faith. Many dwell in the presence of the Lord, and months after, they realise following Christ isn't as easy as ABC. Circumstantial faith is something that most of us face. We often thank Lord for the good He has done in our life, and we rebuke and curse Him whenever our life has not gone our way that we wanted it to be. Matthew 10:16 20 was God breathed. He was harsh and got down to the point by telling the Disciples to get ready for persecution. The few passages spoke so much to me because I could visualise images of myself in the future, depicting images where I was tested. I was forced to make a decision: Do I stand tall and strong in His name or dwell in self-pity and rebuking the Word? Jesus says that "You will stand trial before Governors and Kings because you are my followers. But this will your opportunity to tell the rulers and other unbelievers about me". In 10:22, it also addresses the pertinent issue of trusting God and ensuring till the end. It isn't just a sprint, but a marathon which requires us to have faith and commitment to God. It's not just earning a golden ticket into heaven, but a truly devoted life to God and the real shape of your heart is what matters.