Sunday, August 22, 2004

Have any of you stopped to think about what life is all about? I have been thinking about the people who just go through life not knowing why they are here. They go down a path and when they get to a fork in the road they don't know what to do. Have you been searching for the purpose of your life? Is there anyone out there who feels this way?

Let me tell you this:
...God loves you and has an great plan for your life.
The Bible says, "'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the LORD. 'They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.'"
Also, the Bible says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life."

... But Sin(the bad things we do)is what separates us from God.
The Bible says, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God"
Also, the Bible says, "For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

... Jesus paid it all on the cross so that you can know and experience God's plan for your life(yes, He did die for all, but He would have died even if you were the only one on the face of this earth).
The Bible says, "But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners."
Also, the Bible says, "Jesus told him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.'"

... You must indivdually decide to commit to follow Jesus as Lord and Savior, then you can know and experience God's plan for your life. You have to make the decision for yourself.
The Bible says, "For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved."
Also, the Bible says, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me."
saved= turning your life around and living for God with mind, body, and soul.

After reading this post you have decided to make a commitment to follow God just say this prayer to your Father in Heaven: Lord, I know I have sinned against You. I believe in my heart that You came, died, and rose again on the third day. I commit to live a life devoted to You. Forgive me, Lord, come into my life and make me a new creation. Amen.

If you have any questions, I encourage you to find a church that teachs from the Bible, and where you know you can grow in your faith. Read your Bible (if you don't have one I have no doubts you can find someone who does or go to a Christian book store and purchase one). Pray to God, as a friend not a master (He desires so much to "know" you). And most importantly, if you have truly made this a life changing decision go and tell everyone about the change the Lord has done in your life.

Also, if you have any prayer needs. Let me know and I can have many pray for you whatever the need. I think you for taking the time to read this post. May the Lord bless you!

posted by AshbyInLove @ 11:30 PM

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