What God wants us to know, more than anything right now..
What we don't know, ignore, or take the time to learn, can and DOES hurt us. The bible says wisdom and knowledge come from the Lord, as each creates a secure, successful life. When we neglect or ignore our spiritual side, we forfeit the most precious part of ourselves. A spirit which never dies, but was given to help us make the most important decision of our lives. Why so important? Because our choice of where we'll spend eternity, determines our eternal destination. So for spiritual matters, it is wise to consult the one who knows about such things, and lives there, in heaven.
I determine to answer people from my heart. Not what I think they want to hear. A true friend won't mess with people's head like that.
We're not here to assume other's motives. I've always said here, I love everyone here. I'm no better or smarter than anyone else, nor think myself higher, and I mean what I say. I simply know what I believe, and why. I think that's not only important to know about oneself, but crucial, when it comes to where we'll spend eternity.
The motive of any question in this forum, or not, is not always dark. It's to help the reader look beyond and challenge one's own thinking, examine their options, and understand both sides of a matter. Otherwise, we would never learn and grow. I've learned throughout my 75 years, that what I may think I know, doesn't necessarily mean I truly know, if I've limited myself, and am not willing to examine both sides of a subject...the pros and cons. The whole picture.
It is difficult to make an informed decision about anything in life, if we only know and yield to one side. We also do ourselves a great injustice. For example, I never would have believed someone could be "born-again". I thought those who claimed to be, were just faking it for attention. Insecure, perhaps. That is limited thinking...when we judge before we know and examine all the facts.
It is illogical to deprive oneself of knowledge, by stubbornly or pridefully concluding things are only one way, until each have examined without prejudice, both sides of a matter.
Many say there's no God. I checked Him out. When I did find Jesus, I was totally shocked and amazed at how unfair I had been to myself, by my own limited thinking. I learned we shouldn't knock or criticize any given thing, just because we may not understand it, or have no real knowledge of it. I found out real quick, what a great injustice I had done myself, simply by not being willing to at least explore, that which I did not understand, and that I wasn't NEAR as smart, as I thought I was.
However, to my utter amazement and shock, and without realizing such a thing was even possible, (so I wasn't looking for it...I just plain didn't know), that God is very real. When I took a good honest look at myself, I decided to get real and straight-up with God and give Him a chance to show me who He is. I talked to Him in prayer, and decided to give Him all my love and heart, instead of just half, and invited him into my life as my Savior, and that's exactly the moment he sent his Holy Spirit to cleanse, refresh, redeem, restore and transform my whole life and being. I will never forget it. My whole life was as if I was brand new, starting all over again. And it was. You can't help but experience that new (spiritual) birth, from darkness to light, when the Holy Spirit touches you, cleanses you, washes away your sins, and comes to stay with you.
God literally creates a new heart of love and peace inside you. What you're doing is accepting that your heart and spirit are tired and really dead inside, until Jesus makes our spirit come alive, with just one touch. This is not something a dead, sinful heart would or could, ever know...not until it is experienced.
The proof everyone seeks, is already there. It's just something we've not thought about or considered because we simply weren't aware. Those who never read their bible, naturally, wouldn't know of these things, unless....they either read God's Word, someone tells them, or they are seeking knowledge of Him and what He's all about. It's something we wouldn't spiritually understand, unless we experience it first-hand or in one of the above ways I just mentioned.
The "proof" therefore, is in the experience. It can't be mistaken. That's why faith is called for. Jesus fulfilled his mission on earth, then went back to his Father in heaven. Naturally, we can't experience meeting Him face-to-face, but He did leave his love and Holy Spirit in this world, should we decide to choose that lovely fellowship with Him.
His Holy Spirit is sweet and brings a peace thapassesunderstanding...until you invite Him into your heart and life and see for yourself. We are not only carnal beings. We have a spiritual side that must not be neglected, as well. That's why I speak of Him here. That's something I actually know and have experienced. And before I go, I want the people I love, to rest assured that God is indeed real. He's sinless, He is incapable of lying, and He wants to see everyone in the world, in heaven, where He's prepared a very lovely, sinless, ever peaceful and happy home for us. That's security. That's something we can count on. There's no lie that comes from His mouth. If there was, He couldn't claim to be God. That would make God a liar, and a stranger to heaven, because there is no sin in heaven. That's why it's called "Heaven". Because it truly is, and not one of us has to miss it. The second we say, "I believe you, Jesus. I want you as my Savior, too.", He cleanses our sins and makes our lives whole...making us fit to enter heaven, and sends His Holy Spirit to help us and guide us, as promised.
He's real. I wouldn't have bothered nor committed the last 46 years of my life to Him, if there was even a hint of doubt. He didn't leave us to guess. He came and taught, so we would know.
I determine to answer people from my heart. Not what I think they want to hear. A true friend won't mess with people's head like that.
We're not here to assume other's motives. I've always said here, I love everyone here. I'm no better or smarter than anyone else, nor think myself higher, and I mean what I say. I simply know what I believe, and why. I think that's not only important to know about oneself, but crucial, when it comes to where we'll spend eternity.
The motive of any question in this forum, or not, is not always dark. It's to help the reader look beyond and challenge one's own thinking, examine their options, and understand both sides of a matter. Otherwise, we would never learn and grow. I've learned throughout my 75 years, that what I may think I know, doesn't necessarily mean I truly know, if I've limited myself, and am not willing to examine both sides of a subject...the pros and cons. The whole picture.
It is difficult to make an informed decision about anything in life, if we only know and yield to one side. We also do ourselves a great injustice. For example, I never would have believed someone could be "born-again". I thought those who claimed to be, were just faking it for attention. Insecure, perhaps. That is limited thinking...when we judge before we know and examine all the facts.
It is illogical to deprive oneself of knowledge, by stubbornly or pridefully concluding things are only one way, until each have examined without prejudice, both sides of a matter.
Many say there's no God. I checked Him out. When I did find Jesus, I was totally shocked and amazed at how unfair I had been to myself, by my own limited thinking. I learned we shouldn't knock or criticize any given thing, just because we may not understand it, or have no real knowledge of it. I found out real quick, what a great injustice I had done myself, simply by not being willing to at least explore, that which I did not understand, and that I wasn't NEAR as smart, as I thought I was.
However, to my utter amazement and shock, and without realizing such a thing was even possible, (so I wasn't looking for it...I just plain didn't know), that God is very real. When I took a good honest look at myself, I decided to get real and straight-up with God and give Him a chance to show me who He is. I talked to Him in prayer, and decided to give Him all my love and heart, instead of just half, and invited him into my life as my Savior, and that's exactly the moment he sent his Holy Spirit to cleanse, refresh, redeem, restore and transform my whole life and being. I will never forget it. My whole life was as if I was brand new, starting all over again. And it was. You can't help but experience that new (spiritual) birth, from darkness to light, when the Holy Spirit touches you, cleanses you, washes away your sins, and comes to stay with you.
God literally creates a new heart of love and peace inside you. What you're doing is accepting that your heart and spirit are tired and really dead inside, until Jesus makes our spirit come alive, with just one touch. This is not something a dead, sinful heart would or could, ever know...not until it is experienced.
The proof everyone seeks, is already there. It's just something we've not thought about or considered because we simply weren't aware. Those who never read their bible, naturally, wouldn't know of these things, unless....they either read God's Word, someone tells them, or they are seeking knowledge of Him and what He's all about. It's something we wouldn't spiritually understand, unless we experience it first-hand or in one of the above ways I just mentioned.
The "proof" therefore, is in the experience. It can't be mistaken. That's why faith is called for. Jesus fulfilled his mission on earth, then went back to his Father in heaven. Naturally, we can't experience meeting Him face-to-face, but He did leave his love and Holy Spirit in this world, should we decide to choose that lovely fellowship with Him.
His Holy Spirit is sweet and brings a peace thapassesunderstanding...until you invite Him into your heart and life and see for yourself. We are not only carnal beings. We have a spiritual side that must not be neglected, as well. That's why I speak of Him here. That's something I actually know and have experienced. And before I go, I want the people I love, to rest assured that God is indeed real. He's sinless, He is incapable of lying, and He wants to see everyone in the world, in heaven, where He's prepared a very lovely, sinless, ever peaceful and happy home for us. That's security. That's something we can count on. There's no lie that comes from His mouth. If there was, He couldn't claim to be God. That would make God a liar, and a stranger to heaven, because there is no sin in heaven. That's why it's called "Heaven". Because it truly is, and not one of us has to miss it. The second we say, "I believe you, Jesus. I want you as my Savior, too.", He cleanses our sins and makes our lives whole...making us fit to enter heaven, and sends His Holy Spirit to help us and guide us, as promised.
He's real. I wouldn't have bothered nor committed the last 46 years of my life to Him, if there was even a hint of doubt. He didn't leave us to guess. He came and taught, so we would know.
