You May Not Have Three Chances!

 


I just learned my internet friend Jackie, who I first knew on Gather back in 2006, passed away in July. She told me she had 3 near death experiences. It was not too long after the third one that she wrote what you see pictured here.

I can't say with certainty, but it sure looks like the Lord kept Jackie here on earth so she could finally come to the realization of what He did for all of us on the cross and, most importantly, for Jackie to invite Him into her heart.

You see, just knowing about God is NOT enough. Even acknowledging God as Creator is NOT enough. We must humble ourselves and give our hearts to Him. We must love Him to be saved from the justice we all deserve.

If we love Him, then He will forgive our sins and we will be with Him for eternity. For Jesus loved all of us first - even when we did not love Him - and He showed that by dying on the cross for us.

This is what Jackie ultimately did, but it took a while and she had the time. You may not. We do not know what tomorrow may bring so why do you wait?

Give your heart to God - now - by simply having a conversation with Him. Acknowledge that He is God and you're not. Tell Him you are sorry for what you did and what you didn't do which you should have done. Thank Him for the blessings you have. Tell Him you are willing to open your heart, give it to Him and that you'll now follow Him and His plan for you.

If you do this, our wonderful and merciful God will welcome you into His family and all the angels will rejoice! It doesn't matter what you have done, God is more powerful, so don't use that for an excuse.

I pray you do so, for I look forward to being with you in Heaven!

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