Like a lot of others, as this year comes to an end, I am reflecting.

Reflecting on the past year. The choices made. The changes that need to be made in the coming year.

There is always room to grow. Room for improvement. We have never “arrived”. We have to keep growing in our spiritual walk..and keep striving to be better than we were the day before. Not for ourselves, but so that our walk matches our talk.

I began making a list of “goals”. Not “New Year’s Resolutions”, but GOALS. Yes, I know that they are just about the same thing. But, not really. New Year’s resolutions are made and everybody has in the back of their head..“I’ll never fulfill this one.” Goals are more serious in my opinion. Goals are necessary.

My list looks something like this:

Budget/Household Goals:

~ Create a budget

~ Pray over the “budget”…for obedience and determination to stick to it.

~ Work towards buying mostly necessities. (truth is, a lot of money is wasted on “wants” )

~ Make a plan to take each room of our home, and eliminate clutter. 

 Physical Goals:

~ Eat healthier

~ Continue to work out 4-5 days a week

~ Try to cut down on sweets and breads, and eat cleaner.

Spiritual Goals:

~ Finish reading and studying the entire Bible..I am currently in Matthew 3. (Genesis to Revelations plan)

~ Begin to read the entire Bible again..using my new Chronological Bible.

~ Trust HIM more fully.

~ Be a better leader.

~ Establish a family devotional time and stick to it.

~ Be a better encourager to my husband.

These are just some of my “goals”. .

The most important goal is this:

John 3:30 (NLT) ~ He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.

That is what it all boils down to. God HAS to be first. HE has to be the center of everything. HIS will HAS to be of most importance in my life. I HAVE to get in the passenger seat. I MUST let HIM drive. TRUSTING HIM FULLY. Even when life isn’t what I planned. Even when times seem tough. TRUST HIM.

Until Next YEAR ,

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. (Psalms 34:18 NLT)

There are things in this world that happen, that I’ll never understand. I won’t claim to understand.

This I know, My Savior.. My Redeemer, is GOOD.

The truth is that this world that we live in is broken and sinful. So much so, that God sent His one and Only Son, Jesus… Immanuel.. To save us.

John 3:16,17 ~ “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”

Jesus means, The Lord Saves.

Immanuel means, God With Us.

When trials come.. And they will…

When circumstances are sometimes awful.. And that’s a guarantee…

When bad things happen to good and innocent people and children, we can rest in the fact that this is NOT our home. If you know Jesus, and most importantly, if HE knows you… This broken and sin-filled world is only temporary. Our real home is HEAVEN.

John 16:33 ~ “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

While we are here though… Let’s live right. As my father in law shared at Granny Shiver’s funeral; When asked if she had any advice for us on living our lives.. She said : “Just Do Right..Do right.”

That’s pretty good advice if you ask me.

Just do right. Just forgive. Just live. Just let bygones be bygones. Hold the ones you love close. Tell them you love them.. Show them that you love them with actions. And.. JUST DO RIGHT.

Even when you don’t understand the why’s… Just Do Right.

And remember… We are just passing through. There’s two final destinations.. Heaven or Hell. Although those are great words of advice.. “Just Do Right” won’t get you to Heaven. Truly knowing and following HIM will. So, do you know HIM and as Granny witnessed.. Does HE know you?

See, when asked if she knew for sure about her place in eternity, she said “oh yeah, I know Jesus and HE knows me.“

Trust HIS promises that are found in The Word. Rest in HIM. “The Lord Saves” AND “God With Us”

Hebrews 13:6 ~ So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

We don’t have to understand.. We just have to trust God.

Until Next Time,

Heather

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 NIV84)

Today… I am thankful for so many things and Granny Shiver tops the list.

Our Granny Shiver passed this earth and entered into HIS presence this morning. I guarantee you there’s a party going on!!

Granny.. Or Grandma.. Or Mama or Hilda.. However you may have known her.. I knew her as a strong and loving woman. A lady who accepted me as one of her own.. (Even though I wasn’t her grandchild by blood) She loved life and she loved the Giver of Life! It was evident. Her actions proved what her lips professed.

Granny possessed a strength that can only come from a real relationship with her Heavenly Father. That strength got her through many losses..many tough times in her life. That strength was Jesus in her.

But you know what? I’m gonna quote her: “I can let it make me bitter or better.” She chose better!

She knew how to live. She lived with no inhibitions. She loved with all she had & would even give you whatever she had. Granny was loved by many.

I’m better for having known her. She lives on through her children, grandchildren, and great grands… Her legacy will remain!

See.. God was first. She had her priorities straight. She missed her husband every single day since he left this earth and entered into the presence of Jesus. She took care of him while he was here. She raised her family.. And she did it well.

She could make the best homemade lemonade… Banana pudding.. Cobbler.. Mayhaw jelly. (Remember the room filled with jars) .. The list goes on.

Her thumb was green.. not brown like mine. She loved her flowers.

Oh and her grapevines! Man..

She loved her family! All of us.. Blood or not.. She loved!

I’m not even going to try to list everything.

Too many memories.

Too many things and funny stories to list.

I’m thankful to have married into this family.

Something tells me that she and Granddaddy danced a little jig and ran into each others arms when she took her last breath here. I bet it was beautiful!

The Bible says:

John 10:27-29~ My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.

Those verses bring comfort and assurance.

I’m thankful that God put my husband and I together. Through a friendship that I had with his cousin. I love our family. I’m blessed with my family and my family by marriage..

I’m so proud of our family. We may not get together as often as we used to, but when there’s a reason to celebrate or a tragedy strikes.. This family unites and stands behind one another. Unity.

I can’t close without saying that I’m so thankful that Granny was an authentic Follower of Jesus! What comfort to know where she is and that all who are also authentic followers, will see her and Granddaddy (or Pepa) again!

So.. I have to ask…Do you know my Jesus? Are you really following Him? Don’t waste another minute of uncertainty.. Don’t waste another minute living with doubt or living without the peace and assurance of truly Knowing HIM.

And one more thing: Do you really love?
Do your actions prove what your lips profess? It’s not too late.. To love.

Thankful and Blessed..

Until Next Time,

Heather

I must admit, some weeks are more challenging than others. Some days it is more challenging to find the joy in the yuck. Those moments when we choose to find the joy in the yuck..those moments define us.

Earlier in the week, I had a day of inconveniences and little aggravations. I caught myself feeling aggravated and stressed out because I couldn’t get something simple taken care of…simply. Ever had a day like that?

Roadblocks.

Detours.

People are watching us. They are watching us to see how we handle the “yuck”. Our kids, our friends, our families, and strangers..Yes, strangers..are watching to see how we (Christians) are handling those things.

I’ll be real honest with you.. It was quite a battle. Fighting self. Wanting to whine and complain. Whining and complaining. Stopping myself from whining and complaining. Feeling guilty. Repenting. Starting fresh.

See, Jesus instructs us to NOT grumble and complain. Being “human” isn’t an excuse. As Christians, we have The Holy Spirit in us..so we aren’t just human.

Philippians 2:14 (ESV) ~ Do all things without grumbling or questioning

Romans 8:9 (NIV) ~ You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.

Every day we have choices to make. We get to make those choices.. They matter. Even when it’s harder than usual to find joy in a situation that seems like NO joy can be found in it, there IS JOY TO BE FOUND.

Even when it feels like a game of hide and seek..keep seeking the JOY.

“Joy’s a function of gratitude. And gratitude’s a function of perspective. Counting gifts changes my perspective – & my LIFE” ~ Ann Voskamp from her book…One Thousand Gifts

“All gratitude is ultimately gratitude for Christ, all remembering a remembrance of Him.” ~ Ann Voskamp…One Thousand Gifts

God cares about the tiny details. HE cares and provides. HE allows. HE knows that we can’t do this thing called life alone. WE can do it with HIS strength.

Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) ~ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

So, without waiting any longer, let me share with you some of the things that I am thankful for today and this past week.

1) that THIS is not home. This place.. This world is temporary and my citizenship is in Heaven.

2) for conviction by The Holy Spirit, JESUS in me, that tells me when I’m not glorifying my Savior.

3) that my Jesus loves me.. HE loves ME.. And I’m not always easy to love..

4) for this wonderful group of women (Dstudy group) that I get the privilege to grow with and teach them and learn from them as well..

5) for beautiful..awesome sunsets and sunrises that never grow old..

6) for the pure JOY that my nephew expressed to me when I surprised him with a visit today..

7) for getting Lysa TerKeurst’s book, UNGLUED, for $1.99 today! (on iBooks and Amazon)

I guess I’ll stop for now… on here.. But I can promise you that my gratitude journal of 1000 gifts is continuing to grow every single day. For when we continue to look for the good and counting the joy, that is when we know what true joy really consists of. Thanksgiving. Grace. Joy. They go hand in hand.

Here is the Simple Truth my friends: There is JOY to be found in EVERYTHING…Because GOD created EVERYTHING & GOD is ONLY GOOD..HE is GOOD.

What are YOU thankful for?

UNTIL NEXT TIME,

Sometimes, I regress.

There are days that I find myself crawling back to my little comfort zone. The one that wants to just hide out from the rest of the world. The one that held me captive for many years.

The place where I am safe from rejection. Safe from criticism. Safe from being uncomfortable.

 And, I wonder:  WHY do I do this? 

Then, it hits me. That is just the enemy trying to pull me down.

I remember that moment when God called me to surrender. To start living completely for Him and to quit allowing myself to feel like I am not capable.

See, THE same power that conquered death on the cross, lives IN ME.

I forget that sometimes. That HE is holding my hand.

I have JESUS with me at all times. So, I rest in the fact that even on the days that I don’t feel capable. Even on the days when I feel defeated..that The Holy Spirit…Jesus..God..is with me. He never leaves. He never gives up. His love never changes. He can’t love me any more or any less than HE already does. That, my friends is FACT. That, my friends is HOPE.

 Hebrews 13:8 (NLT) ~ Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

 So, I ask you… Are you hiding out? Are you living in chains?

   That’s not really living, by the way. 

There is freedom in stepping out of your comfort zone.

There is true freedom and peace in resting in THE ONE who always loves “the same”.

There is peace in realizing that you don’t have to “fit in” with everybody else.

When you realize that you don’t have to live your life “pleasing” people, the chains fall off. When you are able to rest in the fact that pleasing God is of most importance…self starts to take a back seat and the insecurities stop mattering so much. (Face it..we all have insecurities.) Our insecurities can’t be an excuse for our disobedience. Not if we are authentic Christians. 

 Who are you trying to please? What do you need to release? 

 Galatians 1: 10 (NLT) ~ Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.

 Until Next Time,

These are all pictures that I have taken of crosses.

I am studying Genesis – Deuteronomy right now with a group of ladies. We just finished Exodus and are now moving on to Leviticus. As we were watching the video that goes with the study, I was struck with a frightening thought. One of those thoughts that really puts things into perspective.

If I was living in Old Testament times, I would have had to bring at least one innocent animal to slaughter as a sacrifice today. Why? Because as my day just began, I had already had a slip up….or two. (Praise JESUS for conviction that only comes from a real relationship with HIM .)

(For more information on Old Testament sacrifices, please look in Leviticus in your Bible. There is SO much to share on this topic and it will make you think..)

The teacher on the video explained animal sacrifice in OT times so well. She said that a perfect unblemished animal would have to be brought and that you would lay your hands on its head…a symbol of your sin being moved to the animal…and then you would have to slit it’s throat and you would get blood on your hands. What a visual reminder of sin and the sacrifice that HAS to be made because of it. (There were lots more details..so, read Leviticus.)

Remind you of anything?

Jesus and the cross at Calvary?

Jesus, the PERFECT and SPOTLESS sacrifice for your sins and mine. Jesus…the sacrificial lamb. God’s view on sin never changes. There always has to be a sacrifice because of sin. Sin is UGLY in God’s sight. In the OT times, the unblemished animal was the sacrifice and today, Jesus is the unblemished sacrifice.

1 Corinthians 5:7 ~ Get rid of the old yeast that you may be a new batch without yeast- as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

Law turned into Sacrificial Love that day on Calvary. Jesus paid the ultimate price for us to be able to receive the gift of eternal life. Don’t get me wrong, GOD has always loved us. HE just loves us so much… realizing how much we needed a Savior…that HE provided the Ultimate sacrifice in the form of HIS Son, Jesus Christ!!

Aren’t you thankful that you don’t have to perform the rituals of OT times?!

I wonder, Do you know my Jesus? It is about relationship…Not religion, not following laws because you think you are supposed to…but following GOD because you have the desire to!  Do you know HIM?

If you DO, do you realize what a GIFT HE gave for you and for me? You have two choices and you are free to choose between two masters..but the consequences remain the same. Eternal life or eternity in hell. Choose Jesus!!!! Please…choose Jesus…

Luke 24: 46,47 ~ He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Romans 6:23 ~ For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Matthew 6:24a ~ No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other.

Until Next Time,

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Time goes by so fast. It seems like just yesterday that I was a little girl living at home with my Momma and Daddy. I think about how it seems like yesterday that I was a high school graduate.It seems like yesterday that I was getting engaged and married. It seems like just yesterday that I was holding my daughters in my arms…talking baby talk with them..and watching them learn to crawl and then walk. Seems like yesterday that my husband and I were on our trip in the New England States. Time sure does fly.

There are those days that you wish would fly.. the ones when your kids or students or whoever.. are trying your patience. The days when you can’t seem to do anything right. The days when your kids, etc.. are not listening and obeying. Oh yes…there are those days that we wish away.

Then there are the days that seem like a dream. The days when everything is going smooth. Everyone is getting along nicely, no fussing..no problems. The days when you are on vacation or simply doing what you enjoy.  There are the days when everything seems perfect and we want those days to last and last. We don’t dare wish those days away.

What if today was your last day? What if it wasn’t a perfect day though..but it might still be your last? Would you wish it away..or would you persevere and endure..choosing to find something good in it..what would you do?

I ask myself the same questions.. There are plenty of moments in my day when things (fussing children..bills to pay..unexpected inconveniences, etc..) can try to trip me up. Those are the times when I have to take a step back and breathe and choose to persevere and to count to 10 or 100 if necessary.

Life is not a “bed of roses” all of the time. Our friends..our family..our co-workers..our kids..etc.. are not perfect…none of us are perfect. That’s why we needed a Savior to die for our sins. God is perfect and Holy.

Time flies…and before we know it..it is gone. We can’t get back the moments that have passed. Anyone who has lost a loved one..family member or friend, knows the feeling of wishing for just one more moment here on this earth. Make each moment count..you just never know when it could be the last moment you have.

Here is the good news, you are guaranteed an eternity together… as long as you believe in Jesus and have accepted Him as your Lord and Savior. That is the only way…

So, I leave you  with two questions. Are you going to make your moments count? AND Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus?

Ok, maybe I have one or two more to ask. Do you know that you know that you know that you are going to Heaven? What are you doing to bring God glory? Are your moments counting for Jesus?

Mark 13:32-33 ~ No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.

1 Samuel 12:24 ~ But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things  he has done for you.

Romans 10:10 ~ For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

UNTIL NEXT TIME!

Wow! Today I got to experience something awesome! A little taste of what worshipping God in Heaven will be like. After spending an entire day at Catalyst Atlanta 2011, I am just so overwhelmed and blessed. To be in the presence of other believers..leaders, pastors…people with a desire to know God more, was just an honor. The theme of this year’s event is “Be Present“.

I got a taste of what John was talking about in 1 John 1:3,4. He was talking about fellowship with other believers..and also about how his joy would be complete when he could share his love for Jesus with everyone. There is just something AWESOME about worshipping my Savior God with thousands of other people. Diversity..lots of young adults…middle aged and some seniors..all there with something in common. Love and desire for Jesus. Pure and unashamed worship!

The music, the speakers, and the fellowship was so extremely uplifting! I was able to listen to and take notes from Francis Chan, Dave Ramsey, and Andy Stanley to name a few. There were so many more. As I sat and took it all in, I just prayed for God to help me to remember what He wanted me to remember so that I can share it with you all! You want to know something cool? These pastors, authors, speakers that shared today, are just ordinary people that have answered God’s call and have chosen to be obedient. I want to be obedient like them! Not for my glory..but because I love Him so much.

Psalm 128:1 (NIV)~ Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience with Him.

I laughed today. I sang to my Jesus today. I stood with “arms high and heart abandoned” today . I danced with the Holy Spirit ( that’s how I described it to my husband) today. Eyes closed and heart wide open at times..felt like a slow dance with my sweet Savior! I was present today.

Yes, you heard me right, slow dancing with Jesus!!!!!!! That’s the only way to describe how I felt just BEING with God. A lovely slow dance.. In love with and fully present with my Jesus.

I know this is not one of my “normal” posts. I simply wanted to share with you..my friends..a little piece of how I felt today. I can promise you all this: God is not finished with me yet…and I have lots of stuff to share with you about what I am soaking in from Catalyst!
I feel like I need to take what I have learned today and file it and soak on it..let it marinate, if you will.

Tomorrow is another full day of praising God and learning from and listening to some more of His obedient servants. Man, I am so glad that the ones I heard today were obedient to God’s call on their lives! There is so much I could share..but I am not going to tonight. I am soaking on it and letting it rest in my soul. I am being still. I am choosing to be present with God first.

I cannot WAIT to share more with you all..after the last day..tomorrow. I would like to leave you all with a challenge though..and honestly it’s a challenge for me too! Since the theme is “Be Present” & if you weren’t able to physically be there to hear about the theme, I want to challenge you to “Be Present” in whatever you are doing. In a conversation,in your time with Jesus, time with kids, time with friends or family, time with your spouse, reading a book or whatever…Be Present. You will be amazed at how things will change when you are actually present in mind and not just body.

Be blessed! I can’t wait to share what God is teaching and showing me at Catalyst 2011!!

Until Next Time,

Heather Dawkins

    I have not published a post in a week, not because I had nothing to share, but because there is so much I want to share. Sometimes it is like an information overload and I have to slow down and process it.

   What I feel the need to share with you today, is something about a little three-letter word. That little word is something big though…the word is SIN. Do you know what sin is? I don’t mean specific acts..but what sin really is. SIN is anything that separates us from God. Sin breaks the fellowship we have with Him. Just the word…SIN…can make us feel uncomfortable.

   Now the fact is, we all have sinned…and we all fall short. What about those of us who have acknowledged that we are sinners and have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior of our lives? Yes, we still  struggle with sin…we are still in need of Him every single minute of every day. 

    Romans 3:23 ~ for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 

    It is a fact that when we accept Christ, the Holy Spirit is given to us..to guide and direct our ways. The Holy Spirit is Jesus in us..the conviction we feel when we do something wrong. However, God has promised us a way out of temptation when we are His children. It is our choice. Fleshly desires or Following after God. If  Jesus is truly the Lord of your life, sin won’t have the same appeal to you as it did before.

     1 Corinthians 10:13 ~ No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

    Romans 6:18 ~ You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.

   Once you are God’s child (authentic believer), yes…you will sometimes still struggle with temptations to sin. As long as we live on this earth where Satan is free to roam..you better believe that he will try to entice you and trip you up. I am not saying that when and if you do wrong, that it means you aren’t saved. (If we were perfect then we would be like God..and we wouldn’t need a Savior. We are all sinners and we all need Him everyday.) The difference now is that sin should convict you and repulse you.  The desire to sin should be replaced with the desire to please God.

     Galatians 5:16 ~ So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

     The tug in our soul when we feel we should say or do something to help another. The strength we feel when we have no strength. The comfort and peace that overcomes us in the midst of turmoil. Those are all things that the Holy Spirit ( Jesus in us), gives believers.

   I want to , I desire to please my Jesus. I desire to be in fellowship with Jesus..walking with Him..feeling His presence. God cannot be in the presence of sin..Satan can though. When I made the choice to follow Him, I chose LIGHT..not darkness.

    1 John 1:7 ~ But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.

   I chose eternal life in Heaven. Did it cost me? Of course it did..it costs daily..a daily dying to self..and sometimes even more. Anything worth having costs something.

    Proverbs 4:7 ~ Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

    It cost God His only Son…It cost Jesus persecution, pain and death on the cross. We are worth something to our Savior. Is He worth everything to us?  Do we realize that even though it is a free gift, that it did cost? Do we realize that Jesus is so worth the cost of dying to self on a daily and even minute by minute basis?

   Blessings to you all. May you all know my Jesus personally. There is nothing better.

   UNTIL NEXT TIME !

  I was just going about my day. The first part of it had some bumps..(nothing major…just life) and I thought of how thankful I am that my God really is enough. I couldn’t imagine going through life without my Jesus. While I have let Him down at times, He has never let me down..and never will.

   When my time on this earth is done, I promise you that I will be rejoicing in Heaven…worshipping my Savior! I get excited just thinking about it!!! No more sorrow. No more pain. No more sickness. No more problems of any kind!

   I just think about the times when I am in full worship mode. Singing and praising my Savior..everything else blocked out..just focused on God. Like on Sunday mornings at my church when the Praise and Worship team are bringing it! When my Pastor is bringing God’s Word to us. The times at Bible study when we are sharing and learning and focused on Him. That is a small taste of what Heaven is going to be like. We were created to worship Him and to bring Him glory.

   Can you think of the times when you feel so close to God? When His presence is just completely enveloping you? Think about those times. You feel close and in love with Him when you are giving your all to Him, in complete surrender and with no hesitation. That is true worship. Loving Him with your everything!!!!!

   Think about the times in your life when you have been in a complete state of peace. Heaven will be better than that!

   Revelation 21:4 ~ He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

   Think about your favorite place on earth. Heaven will definitely be more awesome than that!

   What about the most beautiful sky that you have ever seen? Don’t you think it will be a million times prettier in Heaven?

   Think about the times when you have laughed until you cried. Felt great didn’t it?!

   Psalm 84:10  ~ Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

   Heaven will provide more joy than we can imagine. We will be in the presence of Almighty God! How awesome is that?!?! See, it isn’t the beauty that is going to be so awesome, it isn’t the fact that we will suffer no more. It is the fact that we will be with our Lord and Savior..Creator…Almighty God. He is what Heaven is about.

    Just be sure that you’ll get to be rejoicing in Heaven when your time on this earth is done. If you have the assurance of salvation, my hope is that you are sharing with those that don’t have what you do. The gift of salvation is never “out of stock” or “sold out.”  

   John 14:6 ~ Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

   Jesus said that He is THE WAY to Heaven. He also promises us that there is a Heaven and that it is amazing! He promises anyone who believes in Him the gift of living eternally. The alternative is…Living your life on this earth, refusing to trust and have faith in Him, and then when your time is up..dying and going to hell. The end.

   Don’t waste another minute if you are living your life uncertain of your fate. Everyone is going to die. The question is..where are you going when you die? Want to live in pure bliss in Heaven forever??? (or there’s the alternative)

      Nobody deserves the love He gives us…that is why it’s called grace. Saving grace. Amazing grace. So, don’t even use the excuse of : “I have done too many bad things.”  A sin is a sin is a sin. His Word says that we have all sinned and that we all fall short. That’s why we all need Jesus.

   Luke 15:10 ~ In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.

   Romans 3:23,24 (NIV) ~ for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.

    Look for another post coming soon, about how we are to live for Jesus while on this earth. Living an intentional, radical, and life of purpose in order to bring God glory and further His Kingdom. Looking forward to sharing more with you all soon!

   Until Next Time,