Hello, I've been a Christian now for somewhere around 2.5-3 years, but have not been to church regularly in probably 9 or 10 years (my grandparents bribed my parents into taking me when I was a kid). I finally found a local church I want to start going to, but being that I work nights and am a full time college student, it isn't like I can make more than one service a week or go to any events. I also can't realistically even make it every Sunday. I have a neurological disorder that causes a number of problems, one of which is fainting. So I sort of have to judge when I get up in the morning what kind of a day it is based on the weather, the intensity of dizziness and headaches and whatnot. I'd muscle through it for church except that if I do actually faint my driver's license gets suspended for 6 months. Even so, I'm not generally very social. I tend to get overwhelmed by multiple people being around or talking to someone when other things are going on. I'm not "shy" necessarily, I just can't handle that many things going on at once.
Regardless, I've been reading scripture, praying and overall just trying to build the best possible relationship with God that I can over the past couple of years. I have a Christian accountability partner who has helped me greatly in recognizing where I need to reform and then actively reforming. I switched over to a Christian school (Regent) so that I would not have to feel torn between studying scripture and homework. I switched my major (already had four years in for bio) to reflect a career that I felt led to, substance abuse counseling. So really all I'm missing as of now is a Christian community. Hence me being here =) When I do go to church, I'm usually so stressed out that I barely understand what people are saying, online communication is a whole lot more effective for me. So anyway, it's nice to virtually meet you guys!
Regardless, I've been reading scripture, praying and overall just trying to build the best possible relationship with God that I can over the past couple of years. I have a Christian accountability partner who has helped me greatly in recognizing where I need to reform and then actively reforming. I switched over to a Christian school (Regent) so that I would not have to feel torn between studying scripture and homework. I switched my major (already had four years in for bio) to reflect a career that I felt led to, substance abuse counseling. So really all I'm missing as of now is a Christian community. Hence me being here =) When I do go to church, I'm usually so stressed out that I barely understand what people are saying, online communication is a whole lot more effective for me. So anyway, it's nice to virtually meet you guys!