If I imagined that our country's infrastructure has been destroyed and my family and I are being forced to relocate I would be grateful and concerned about what was to come. If I was further told that I could only bring three items and one change of clothes, I would bring the Bible, a family
photo, and an American Flag. The Bible
is important because my relationship with God, my faith is the foundation upon
which I build every aspect of my life as well as being an important aspect of
most of the lives of my family members.
The family picture serves as a physical, visual representation and reminder
of those I love and support and who love and support me –images of people with
whom I have built a life. The American
Flag is important because I think that in moving forward we should have something
to remind us of where we came from and the wonderful opportunities our country
afforded us to grow and increase as individuals and as a family unit.
If I was later told
that I am going to have to give up two of the three items I brought with me, I
would keep the Bible. My relationship
with God is more important than any thing I possess. It, my relationship, is alive and ever changing. A vital part of maintaining and growing as a Christian is spending time
reading and meditating on the word of God.
My faith teaches me that as I do those things and spend time in prayer the
truths of the bible impart the life and power of God in such a way that I will develop spiritual tools that will impact my temporal life in such a way that I will have what I need to shape a purposeful, good life --- wherever I find myself. The knowledge and wisdom I can gain from the
Bible will impact my life, and potentially the lives of my family and others as
well, both temporally and eternally.
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