a matter of fact

at some point of every person's life...

he or she goes through a process of deciding what exactly he or she believes. for me, the process does not differ much in the foundational teaching I grew up with.. rather it mostly revolves around the idea that I need to examine what parts of my faith are based fully on tradition, rather than on Scripture. As alarming as that seems, and as humbling as it is, i am beginning to see how important and signficant it is. I know where I stand generally speaking, but i want to look at the details of it all. really explore why i believe what i believe, or even why i was taught what i was taught. i am not going be so naive as to think that i have always been taught correctly, but it sometimes it does get disheartening. it delights me to think that God put someone in my life that caused my beliefs to be questioned... and at the same time, gave me someone who is willing to think through it all with me, to respect my opinions even if they disagree. and most importantly, to support me while I try to process my thoughts. hm.. funny how God provides just the right thing at just the right time.
God is sovereign. I know that for a fact.