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Dear Ones:
This is not an easy letter to write, because even though
I probably never met you, my heart is breaking for you.
I have prayed and agonized over you like a woman in labor,
and I desperately wish you could be with me now-where we
were all created to be, in the presence of our God, where
there is joy unspeakable.
There have been many books about prophecy & dramatic stories
about what may happen in the "End Times" or "Latter Days"
but the only reliable source has been and will always continue
to be the word of God. Throughout the Old Testament and
continuing through the New Testament, everything has been
foretold--the prophecies are sealed until the proper time-that
is, no one can understand them completely until they are
being fulfilled.
Study these, of course, but what is most important for you
right now is to understand that no matter what you have
been taught, or thought you knew, you need to take an inventory
and see who you are, and where you are in God's history
and plan for your future. Yes, future-there is a future
hope! Our God knows His plans for you-and those plans are
for good, and not for evil. Are you willing to say "yes"
to God?
First you must be willing to say "yes" to Jesus, or Y'shua
(the Jewish way to say Jesus). The bible tells us He came
to die for our sins, and rose again on the third day. In
the darkness that must surround you now, this may seem incredible,
but pray (which is talking with God, expecting an answer)
and ask Him to show you if it is true. And ask Him to help
you find an unaltered or unabridged bible-and ask Him to
help you understand it! I suggest you start with the gospels-the
first books of the New Testament, which are eyewitness accounts
of Jesus' life here on earth--start with John, and then
Romans 3:10 And then read through Romans; at least through
chapter 10.
When you are ready (and sincere) pray something like this:
"God, I know I have sinned against you and I want to turn
from my sins. I believe you provided Jesus as an atonement
for me. With this prayer, I receive Jesus as my Savior and
my Lord. Thank you God for cleansing me of sin and for sealing
my name in your Book of Life forever. Amen!"
And the bible tells us even the angels rejoice with you!
You may or may not have an emotional experience after you
commit your life to Y'shua-keep studying His written word,
keep talking with Him, and if possible, find other believers
for fellowship and encouragement. You made the correct decision,
Dear One! Please remember to pray for others to know the
truth, just as we have prayed for you.
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