What does it mean to be a true disciple? To really follow Christ?
There are so many versions of Christianity on this planet. We find one, are born into one, choose one – sometimes all in one lifetime. So many versions of this one significant person as we aspire to be more like him in our daily interactions, growing and evolving in grace and dignity.
History tells us that discipleship does not limit our capacity to fail. It is a cycle of aspiration, failure and resurrection. The one thing that seems to be common (although it looks vastly different) is prayer. How can you be a disciple without prayer?
So, therefore, in trying to be a good disciple we should look at our own prayer life. Find inspirational writings to motivate, listen to the silence and move our feet that our lungs take in the air that surrounds us all. Without oxygen our human bodies fail – without the spirit what happens to our soul? How do you take this in? What is the air that sustains your soul?
The Female Theologian 