I don’t usually do memes (primarily because I rarely get tagged!) but Robert sent this one and I thought it was interesting.
1: List three (3) words that describe your faith.
Hungry. Growing. Inconsistent.
2: Describe a belief you are certain about and one with which you struggle.
I’m certain that God exists and cares for me, and that He will provide what is needed.
I struggle to understand prayer sometimes. If God wants what’s best for His children, then why do we pray (particularly intercessorily) for other believers? I can’t imagine that God needs “convincing”, but I struggle with the logic.
3: What is your mission in life?
Biblically, I know that it’s to bring glory to God. My problem is that I usually don’t know how to apply that. I’m working on compassion, availability, and vulnerability, and figure that will help in all areas, right?
4: Describe one thing that interferes with authentically living out your faith.
Being too busy. How on earth can God use me when He can’t even get my attention (and yet, sometimes He does anyway!)?
5: What is your favorite story from the Hebrew Scriptures? Why?
Daniel (the whole story part of the book, really). This was a guy who wouldn’t compromise on what mattered, and that’s pretty much unheard of.
6: What is your favorite New Testament story? Why?
Jesus sending out the disciples in pairs to spread the word. I like it because I think it’s an interesting idea and wonder how it could be applied. Similarly, I am fascinated by early church communal life.
7: Describe a meaningful action you took because of your faith.
I’ve done lots of “things” (giving money, going on mission trips) but I think that the more “meaningful” parts are those (unfortunately rare) occasions when I pray diligently for another person on an ongoing basis (I know, it’s a little ironic given my response to the second question).
8: Does your faith differ from that of your parents? If so, how?
I think it’s different in that I was born into it, while my mom had to find it. Sometimes that’s good and sometimes it’s a hinderance, but it is what it is. And of course, different life experiences change the way we experience faith, too. But when it comes down to it, I think that my faith is pretty close to my parents’; I’m just privileged to be part of a faith community where faith is encouraged to take over my life.
9: Who or what was most important in the development of your faith?
Good question. Faith has always made sense to me, and I think that the hunger aspect of it is spurred on by God Himself more than anyone else.
10: Pass it on! Tag at least two other religious/faith bloggers.
Not sure if they’ll be doing it, but I’m tagging jennifer, Chris, and all my MySpace friends. (I’m an overachiever today! I’m also curious about everyone’s answers.)
i did it. just so you would look good. okay just kidding. i did it becuase the questions are mostly thoughtful and it is good to step back and ask broad questions every now and again.
thanks for sharing your answers sarah.
I really enjoyed reading this Sarah! May God Bless you!