The first step.

Disciple.

Christian.

Follower of “The Way”.

American.

Servant.

Child of God.

Man.

These are all words that I have used to describe and define myself during my life. Some of them I have lived by not by choice but purely based on my location of birth, and a seemingly divine plan on my life. I did not choose where I was born or whom I was born to. But I am utterly and completely humbled and thankful for the grace, mercies, blessings, and goodness that I have received in my life. I have two of the most loving and giving parents I could ask for. They have supported and challenged me to follow God all throughout my life. I have a loving family who cares for me and wants the best for me. I am grateful and thank the Lord for his presence in my family’s lives.

Coming of age.

In my life I have reached a point where I am leaving childhood and becoming an adult. With adulthood there are many responsibilities that I must accept. In many ways I have already reached adulthood, physically, legally, mentally. But in other ways I am not there yet. Complete independence, mental sexual purity, and discipleship.

When I was a child I acted like a child, thought like a child and reasoned like a child, when I became a man I put childish ways behind me. 1 Corinthians 13:11

I don’t know how else to say this.

I am taking a step towards discipleship.

I am taking some time away from all the distractions of media, school, friends, and devoting my time towards God.

I will be reading.

Praying.

and waiting on direction from him.

Acceptance

I wasn’t called to a place, I was called to him. In many ways in my life I have already felt a call to serve God with all my heart, soul, mind and strength and to love my neighbor as myself.

Now I am trying to truly understand what that means.

I am seeking and waiting.