By Irving Serrano
Over the centuries there have been many misconceptions about God, and His true nature. He has been misrepresented to us by legalistic religious leaders, and angry earthly Fathers who have, by their lifestyles, distorted His true image. It was Gods original plan in the garden of Eden, that Adam and Eve, would live all their lives in the presence of their Loving Father, and would in turn reflect His love to their children. It was the Fathers hope that each generation would grow up in the light of His love. Never knowing a day of rejection or pain. As a result of Adam and Eve`s actions, a new deadly disease called "sin" infected humanity. The world that God, originally intended to be perfect and full of love, was now wrought with pain and suffering because of the consequences of sin. Hurting people tend to hurt others, which in many circumstances a legacy that gets passed from generation to generation. Since God, created us for love, we are born with a great expectation to be loved and accepted. It is a scientific fact that babies who are not shown a loving touch in the first few months of their lives can be physically and emotionally affected for the rest of their lives. Many of us have grown with love deficits in our hearts. While we may know we are missing something, we might not be able to identify the emptiness that resides in the deepest part of our being. There is only one place where we will find the true love, and acceptance that we are looking for and that is a personal relationship with God. We were all born with a God sized`hole in our soul`, that can only be filled by God himself. Many of us have tried to fill this void with other things, but it is like putting a square peg in a round hole......it just doesn`t fit! God wants a relationship with us, more than we want a relationship with Him. The one who knew us before we were conceived ( Jeremiah 1:4) and knit us together in our Mothers womb, wants to be our Heavenly Father.( Psalm 139:13) While we are His offspring by creation, His desire is that we might become His children through redemption. God the father, made a way for us to come home by sending His only Son, Jesus Christ, to earth over two thousand years ago. To take care of the"sin" issue that had kept us separated. In obedience to His father, Jesus bore upon himself the weight of our sin, nailing it to the cross so that we may be born into His wonderful Family. His Resurrection from the dead signalled the victory that would allow many Sons and Daughters, to come into glory! (John 14: 6) Jesus says; "I am the way, the truth and the life, No man cometh to the Father except through me". Our access to the Father is through Jesus alone.His sacrifice was the only price that could be paid for our redemption and restoration into the Family of His wonderful Father. If we receive Gods gift of His Son Jesus Christ, we receive the right to become children of God. Question; Would you like to accept this gift? ( an eternal relationship with God)? Jesus Christ has secured a way for you. All you need to do is tell God that you want to be saved. You are saved by believing, and the words below might help you express your thoughts to God. Its not the exact words that will save you, but the attitude of your heart towards God. Oh heavenly Father, I'm coming home. I turn from my sin, please make me your child. I accept your forgiveness made possible through Jesus Christ by His death and Resurrection. I place my faith and trust in Jesus alone. I receive Him as my saviour and Lord. I want to follow and serve you. Let today be the beginning of my new journey as your child, and a member of your Family. Thank you for making a way for me to come home. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. Allow me to welcome you to the Family of our Heavenly Father. May God bless you. Love always, Irving Serrano.
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