Good Evening!
Thank you for once again checking out my blog. Tonight I want to talk about what I think the "Formation of Faith" is. This, as all of my topics are, is my opinion, and you are open to comment.
When I first heard "Formation of Faith" I couldn't put my finger on exactly what it meant. The sole definition of it.
As I share my story with others, I come to an understanding of what the formation is.
We are born with the knowledge of right and wrong. God has installed in us how to feel guilt, happiness, success, disappointment. So, when it comes time to choose right or wrong, we start to walk down that path of formation, that puts us either with, or against God. We know if it's right or wrong.
We also have to open our hearts and minds to God. Once we open them, We allow ourselves to experience his awesomeness.
It's like a puzzle coming together. But the puzzle of faith and religion will never be complete. Each peice though, makes sense and makes the picture a little more clear.
Our faith is defined by our experiences as well. And faith, is the belief in something that you can not prove with science.
I have noticed that my faith is formed. In certain cases, and certain situations, I have the opportunity to minister to someone, and do it with no doubt in my mind what I speak. I have also experienced my heart drop when I hear or see things that offend my beliefs. When that happens, I don't respond with anger, but I realize what my faith is.
My faith is constantly forming, into an object that can not be stripped from me.
Once you decide to open your heart to God, Jesus Christ, Mary and the communion of Saints, you notice changes in your life. Changes to which you need to recognize, thank God for and follow.
This seems like it's a bit pieced together in itself, but my main point is, our faith is always forming. But you have to be open to the change, for the change to take place.
Take care.
Geddy
