How to Be Proud of Being a Christian

							How to Be Proud of Being a Christian
Sometimes it's hard the be an American Christian in the 21st century.
Though the anti-Christian attitude is often grossly exaggerated, it is a
fact that being Christian is being seen more and more as an inherently
bad thing. Here's some tips on how to be proud of your faith.
<Steps
1Keep it simple. Everybody has their opinion and interpretation of how to
be proud of being a Christian. Before you get into details, remember
these key points:<Pray to have the strength and guidance.
Study the scriptures regularly and thoroughly.
Keep in mind that you are blessed for acting like you should.
Keep The Spirit(Holy Ghost) with you.

2Remember that you're not alone. The last thing you want to do is fall
into the misconception that you are the only Christian on Earth. In fact,
83 percent of Americans claim to be Christians (43 percent claimed in
2007, and only 32% actually attended church)[1]. Don't feel like a
persecuted minority, because you certainly aren't.
3Get involved with your church. Go to services often. Get involved with
the youth group if you're a teenager. Organize or attend a Bible study.
Start a Christian book club. The idea behind all these things is to put
you together with other like-minded individuals. Building your
friendships from your church will remove any doubt from your mind that
you are on your Christian journey alone.
4Learn about your faith. Understand the sacrifices which have been made
to keep Christianity alive. Be proud to be part of the institution which
Christ himself founded, and which men and women over the years have shed
their blood to protect.
5Read the Bible. Why? It will build your faith! Jesus knows that your
walk as Christian will not be easy, but He has let us know that He is
with us. Matthew 5:11-12 says: "'Blessed are you when people insult you
and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because
of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in
the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.'"
6Pray for strength. Prayer, your hot line to God, is the best way to stay
intimate with your Creator. The better you know God, the more proud you
will be that you are among His follower. Group prayer is helpful as well.
Once again, building a community of faith is invaluable in building your
confidence in your religion.<

Tips
Remember, God is always with you, and would never put you in an
impossible situation! 1 Corinthians 10:13 says: "No temptation has   seized
you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not   let
you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,   he
will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."
It cannot be stressed enough how important it is to become part of   your
church community. Friends in the church will guide, support, and
encourage you in your journey when it becomes difficult.

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