Why Should I Be Confirmed?

I have come to understand confirmation as the acceptance of Jesus in my life. It is not just about being a Christian and a member of a certain church rather; it is about accepting the values that Jesus taught and living according to his ways. One message that resonates throughout the teachings of Jesus is Love. Despite being God, Jesus came to earth and sacrificed his efforts and time to the point of dying on the cross for our sins. This is the example that Jesus set for anyone who wishes to become his disciple. It is not always easy to follow Jesus teachings and examples; however, he left us the Holy Spirit to guide us whenever we feel weak and unable to continue. As Christians, we communicate to God through prayer. Through prayer, I have been able to ask for help from the Holy Spirit whenever I feel weak, especially because community service require one to dedicate a lot of time and effort. The Holy Spirit always comes and strengthens me as God has promised all those who believe in his word (Philippians 4:6-7 ESV). All it takes a prayer and an open heart for one to be more like Jesus.

There are many situations that through prayer the Holy Spirit has enabled me to carry on my community service responsibility. During the days leading up to the ABC House Fundraiser, there were many other places where my friends and family were having a good time. I was under pressure to spend more time during the festive season with my friends and family, however, through prayer and the help of the Holy Spirit, I was able to balance my responsibility to my friends, and family with my responsibility to the community and the higher calling that Jesus has assigned to his disciples. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to help His disciples in their everyday dealings, which include spreading Gods word and doing His will. When I began to study the scriptures and understand Gods word, I would pray only on occasions when I felt that I needed God to intervene and help me out. However, as I understand His word I have become more prayerful and indeed, I pray every day. Praying regularly has made my life more enjoyable and fulfilling. This is because I know that through the Holy Spirit God is on my side and so long as I stay true to his word I can accomplish anything for I can do all things through him who strengthens me (Luke 1:37 ESV).
In the three community service projects I carried out as part of my preparation for the sacrament of confirmation, I exploited several talents to ensure the success of the projects. In the first project involving the reading of short stories to pre-school children, I discovered my capacity to connect with young children. Dealing with young children can be a challenge, especially without sufficient patience. With the help of the Holy Spirit, I came to enjoy my time with the children because developed my patience. Through prayer and accepting the Holy Spirit in my life, I was able to receive the fruit of the Holy Spirit as promised by God to his children (Galatians 5:22-23 ESV). In the ABC House Fundraiser and Soup Kitchen projects, my major contribution was in the kitchen where I was involved in the preparation of meals. I baked dessert and served the many people who attended these occasions. Finding some time and money to spare and help the less fortunate in the society is not always easy, however, as a disciple of Jesus we must endeavor to help the less fortunate because this is the example Christ set for us (Galatians 6:2 ESV).
The projects I carried out in preparation for the sacrament of confirmation enabled me to not only practice the teaching of Jesus, but also put the talents and gifts received from accepting the Holy Spirit into my life in action. Being a disciple of Jesus is about knowing the word of God and practicing it every day. My experience in these projects makes me more confident to engage in other community service activities because it not only present me with a situation to put the teaching of Jesus into practice, but also makes life feel more fulfilling and purposeful. Being a believer of Christ and a practitioner of his teachings, I believe the sacrament of confirmation is a chance for me to affirm my conviction before the church and God. This will enable me continue to develop and achieve maturity in my Christian life (Hebrew 6:1-2 ESV).
 Works Cited
The Holy Bible ESV: English Standard Version. Containing the Old and New Testaments. Wheaton, Ill: Crossway Bibles, 2007. Print.