my young adult daughter has expressed a desire to go to Church for the last few months and we went together yesterday.
It was the first time for me in many years.
Shes been reading the Bible and really wanted to go to Church. She’s also been asking about baptism.
I advised her that she should probably attended church for a period before she’s absolutely certain she wants to make that commitment.
Ive always been a believer but for some strange reason always felt faith was personal and didn’t want to do it in public. Saying that, yesterday was such a lovely calm experience, surrounded by people of faith who welcomed us so warmly. It felt good.
The other people in our household are agnostic/atheist, but supportive of us going to church.
Ive just ordered a copy of the New Testament, the first one I’ve ever owned. We had a family Bible with wafer thin pages and tiny print when I was growing up. This is the first one I’ve owned.
I feel a little like a fraud at the moment in church, as many of the congregation know the Bible very well.
I know it’s unrealistic that I can know it all straightaway.
I’m privately very happy she found her own way to God. She’s had mental health issues for years and years and at her worst was really struggling. She’s much better these days, but I really hope this newfound faith will help her.
I didn’t realise there was a Christian forum, glad I found you all!