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To me, it has always seemed a bit out of balance how the church keeps such careful records

of new converts to Christianity, but rarely do we hear about those that leave.

It seems only fair that we should keep both sides of the ledger.

It may even force us to ask why they may be out of balance.

There are many complicated answers to that question, but any list would undoubtedly include

hypocrisy within the church.

Those new to the faith, not seeing the proof in others of a changed heart.

So ask yourself that question.

Are you living an authentic Christian life?

And what does that even mean?

Well I pray this meditation from Matthew 3 will encourage you to examine your own life.

Is your life producing spiritual fruit in keeping with the teachings of Christ?

And are you living a life in a way that others can see you have turned away from sin?

Well to begin your time of meditation, find yourself moving into a time of self-reflection

and repentance, allow your breathing to settle, your eyes to softly close, and start to

become mindful of the guiding and forgiving presence of the Father, the Son, and the

Holy Spirit.

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