WHAT DOES THIS MAKE ME?

Cristal, I have to also say how wonderful I think it is that you would post your questions for all to read and respond. I think you are saying what many people feel, and Dawn, I think your answer was so right on, and very much to the point, and non judgemental that I cannot add anymore. I saw the show last night with Barbara Walters that basically says that "all roads lead to Heaven" as long as you believe in something. That is the movement that is sweeping not just the USA, but across the world. I just see this as proof of Jesus' soon return. I am a Christian, and by that I mean, that I personally have accepted Jesus as MY personal saviour, that I believe that He was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died and was buried, and on the third day rose again. I have asked him into my heart (8 yrs ago) and since that time, we have had very hard times, and trials. God never promised us a rose garden, on the contrary, he promised us that we would go through trials and tribulations and in fact, some of us would lose friends, and family for the sake of His name. I can say all of the above has happened to me. While I grieve for the loss of friends and family, I cannot go back to my old self, and lose the wonderful promises that He has promised ALL who accept him. Many people say Christians are judgemental for saying that Jesus is the only way to Heaven. My answer is this: WHY ANY WAY AT ALL? We do not deserve to go to Heaven. There is no one good enough, works won't save you, actions, words or deeds. NO one is good enough, so that is why God sent Jesus. Jesus is God in human form. He had to leave His throne, and the wonderful kingdom of Heaven to come to this vile planet and live among theives, murderers, sinners....US He did this because He loved us sooo much, that he wanted to give us the ultimate gift. ALL He asked in return is to love His son, and to accept Him. That is it. Why have wars broken out about this, why have people killed over this? If you were to say you were buddist, hindu, agnostic, aetheist, anything but Christian, you are good. Christ is the only name that will evoke great rage in people. Jesus loves all of us no matter what we have done. No sin or act or deed is too great or bad for his blood to cover. So my question is this again, Why did God give us any way at all to come back to Him? He was so disgusted with man that He flooded the earth and He was grieved He had made man. So He started over. But because it is in our nature to sin, because of Adam and Eve, He then sent Jesus to bring us back. Jesus is the bridge to God. He loves us so He provided a way to keep that relationship. When God looks at us when we are in Heaven (believers), He doesn't see our sins, He sees the blood of Jesus covering us, so we can then be counted worthy. We don't have to do ANYTHING to come to God, but all we have to do is COME. Just Come and accept Jesus as your saviour. That act alone is all you have to do to be saved. One day all will know the truth. The truth that Jesus is the way, the truth and the light. He is the only way to Heaven, and one day every knee will bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord of Lords, and King of Kings. Will most wait until they are before Him trembling in fear, or now, while you have the chance. We are only guaranteed the opportunity, never days or hours on this earth. Merry Christmas, The Gift of Life is Given, A Child is Born, for all mankind. Deb

Christal, the very fact that you are on this board asking questions, is evidence that God is tugging at your heart. Of course you believe in Him. However, you want physical evidence that He loves YOU. I am praying for you that He gives you this evidence soon. He Will!! As for the Bible, it is given by inspiration of God and is profitable.... anything you need, you can find in there. Okay, so if for right now, you say you don't think it is something we should live by, use it for instruction as to how to raise your girls. The instructions are there. Sometimes we get discouraged thinking everything has to be perfect when living for God. Our marriages, our families, etc.... look to the Word. It is full of dysfunctional families that with God's help made success out of chaos. I love to read it to see myself in its pages. Try this..... find time to get by yourself. Not just five minutes, make a date with yourself. No interruptions, no kids, no phones... just you. Go somewhere quiet...just you. Find your solitude, and just pray. Ask God for that evidence that HE IS. If there is no God, what have you lost?? But if there is... Look what you have to gain. Trust me, living for Him beats the alternative all to pieces. He really does exist, Christal. I know Him, I have felt Him in my life. I am a Spirit filled Christian and He is a part of everything I do. No I'm not perfect, I am still learning every day. Even though I have had His Spirit living in me for 45 years, I am still learning. There are times when I fail at my journey, but He is so patient and still picks me up and helps me get back on track. I cannot imagine my life without Him. Please try what I have asked you to do. He is trying to get your attention, I can read between the lines in your post. Don't go by past church experience. We don't do that in "real life" anyway. We go to the same restaurants, supermarkets, department stores, (I can't tell you how many times I have been ticked off at Wal-Mart, but I still go back) our jobs, the list goes on. But if we get offended at church, we never want to go back. How many of us would be without families if we quit them when they hurt us. I know for one, I would probably be living by myself under a rock somewhere. But with God and His people, everything has to be perfect. It will be when WE ARE!! I didn't mean to sound like I was singling you out in that last paragraph. I think it was as much for me as it was anybody. Sometimes we just forget we live among people as fallible as ourselves. Thanks for listening. Patricia