Why Blog this Journey?

I am a self professed Christian.  I have been since I was about 8.  I remember taking Jesus into my heart. I remember the walk up the aisle at the church, I even remember the smell of the church and the weather outside.  I remember my father standing there, watching this procession.  This was an amazing day to me.  I remember thinking that Jesus would be with me forever.  I would never leave Him.  I would always love Him.

Thats what I remember about that fateful day in early June, 1980.  What I didnt know, I would learn.  I was a faithful follower for years! Years on years actually.  I went to church no matter where we lived.  I went to church whether my family did or not. I found God in all churches.  I have been to EVERY known denomination of Protestant Christian churches, and even a couple that were not.  It was hard to find people to go to church with.  We moved a lot when I was growing up.  I would later do the math and came up with the fact that I went to 13 elementary schools, 5 Junior Highs/ Middle Schools and 2 High Schools.  I was a good student.  What I wasnt was trusting.  What I didnt have a lot of, was friends.  What I learned in those years is that people are beyond cruel.  But what I took, at least from the earlier years was a sense that Jesus was with me, that I could survive the cruelty and the loneliness.  Because my Lord kept me company. 

I have a very vivid memory of going to Methodist church, somewhere in Denver, CO. I went with a girl whose name I no longer remember.  I remember that this church wasnt their church.  They were in a temporary place, while theirs was being renovated.  I also remember that I stayed for the whole adult service.  My friend/acquaintance went to her Sunday School class and some kind of childrens church. That was fine with me, for I was worshipping my Lord.  I was probably around 12.

I cant tell you the exact day I turned away from the Lord.  I can tell you why.  I can tell you that it was a slow and horrendously painful process.  I can even tell you, almost to the minute, the day I came back.  I will actually tell you all that, for that is the purpose of this blog.  I am doing this for me, but I hope that you will find some kernel that will help you also.  I am doing this to keep a log of My journey with God.  So the choice is yours.. You can Journey with me, or not.  I hope you will, and I hope that my Lord and Savior will touch you as much as He has me!