something I've learned

Hey people,
I dunno who still reads these things, it seems that myspace has taked over the world. But for those of you who do, hi! I just finnished a really great book called, "Blue like Jazz" it kinda makes you look at Christianity in a different way, a real way. While reading this book I learned a lot of really cool things, and one of them I want to share with you.
I've realized that our faith is ours. It isn't what other people think about your faith. As Christians I think we tend to grade eachother on who is the most souled out for Jesus. Sometimes we tend to think that the person sitting down during worship, isn't as strong and fired up about Jesus as the person with their arms up in the air. Sometimes if someone doesn't pray outloud very often we assume that they don't like to talk to God like others do. The truth is we end up making a lot of wrong assumptions.
God sees beyond those things, as sees our hearts. When God was deciding who was going to go up against Goliath he said that he doesn't look at us as the world does, but sees our true hearts.
I think I've tried to dress up my faith, and my walk with Christ. I'm not saying that I was lying, cuz I know that I am in love with Jesus, and I am a new creation. But I also know that I feel stronger when others think I am strong. The only thing that God sees is my heart, and what is really inside of there.
I don't know if any of you have done what I have done. But now, I am focused on my faith, my real spirituality, my real walk with Christ. I love you all! -Mandy