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What Is It Like To Be An Outsider?

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We've all been through a path in which we've doubted God. We've all learned what it's like to be the outsider. But there is one day every week in which we are able to go and learn more about our Lord. No one is perfect. He is perfect. God loves us, He loves you. He never stopped, and He never will.

So why do we doubt Him? Are we breaking away from Christ? Will God forgive me of my sins and doubts? The Lord will never abandon you. We doubt Him because of sin. Everyone has doubted Him. But that doesn't mean that you're a terrible Christian.

We were put on this earth for a reason. That reason is not to break away from God. We may go our separate ways. But if you are a true Christian you will always believe that God is with you. He is the refuge in the storm, the hero during our crisis. The love in our life. He is our very being. He made you, loves you, cares for you. …show more content…

Even if you have fallen from Him. Even if you've never went to church before. God loves you. You are beautiful. Many people will try to tell you otherwise. But those who have hurt you are broken. They are jealous of your relationship with God. You should embrace God. Embrace your personality. Embrace others around you.

Many of my friends were not religious in the past years. They used to make fun of me because of my belief. I soon resented going to church, I was embarrassed of God. I was embarrassed that I was His child and that He was my Father. That was the biggest sin I have ever made.

I doubted God more and more everyday. I struggled with my faith and that costed me dearly. I lost myself, I pushed away others. It was as if I was living a completely different life. Now, I've converted most of my friends to

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