Week 7 2009 DTS!
I am looking back on the seventh week in my DTS and we had the privilege of being taught by a man named Allen McBryan. Al has began to really inspire to search Gods word and to STUDY really STUDY the word.
During my Discipleship training school I was told there would most likely be a week where I would be challenged in my faith and even have moments of doubt, For me Al's week was that time for me. Obviously I have remained in my faith because I am still here! However it was almost refreshing to be challenged in my views and really look deeply into my beliefs and know beyond a shadow of doubt that Jesus is the son of the the one and only God. I have found an Independence from people and their views and a dependency solely on God. Not to say I do not respect my leaders or treasure words they speak, However I now know if the whole world turned its back on me, I would be OK because God remains and this is the first time I was able to say this.
While teaching Allen dealt with a lot of "hot christian topics" as some may say. Such as the fall of man and weather or not God planned that and if so why would God put a tree in a garden just to tempt us? As well as predestination and the classic controversial views of Calvinism vs. Arminianism. It was amazing to biblically see our options but not be told what is the right conclusion. We were challenged to go and using biblical reference and research to come to our own conclusion, and realize that even in our differences we still are all brother and sisters in the Lord. By the end of the week I was crying tears of joy in total amazement of God and His goodness and I feel sound and sure of my faith and though I don't have all the answers, I have a better confidence in searching out the answers to my questions. I have a picture of me and Allen but I was not able to upload it yet. I will try to add it in next time I am at a computer where I am able to do so :)
until next time ~ Peace <3>
