She didn't come right out and challenge me, like I had did or said something wrong. But her beliefs challenged me. Why? Because they were different from my own. And while I am okay with people believing differently, it bothered me tremendously that I could not form words for my own convictions.
And why is that? The Bible says that I should be ready to give an answer for what I believe. But I couldn't. And it shocked me. And frustrated me. And pushed me. And challenged me.
So shaking off the rust and I researched and pushed and pulled and read and read some more until I was certain about what it is I believe on the matter. And now I am looking into knowing exactly why I believe other things about my faith. Do I believe it because it was told to me and that is all? No.
I believe what I believe because of what the Bible says. I believe what I believe because of experience and how the Holy Spirit leads me. I believe what I believe not because I've been told to, but because it's truth, living and active and pure.
And the next time I am challenged? Well, I hope I am prepared. But if I am not, then another lesson shall be learned I am sure.
What about you? When your faith is challenged are you ready to give an answer? And if no answer comes to mind, do you seek that answer out until you know what it is you believe and how to back it up?
