July 24, 2012
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Why???
So why the change in me, why the seemingly new found commitment to God??? Truth be told, it's not that new. I've always desired to follow after God. Sadly, I haven't always done the greatest job of it. You might ask, does this have anything to do with my sickness this year??? While it certainly helped open my eyes, I had decided to make a bigger and better commitment to God before I got sick.
What I have taken away from having been so sick is that life really is fragile, and God had final say, weather we like it or not.
There are lots of people that do not like the thought of not being in total control of their own lives. I too, don't like not having control, but knowing that my life is in the hands of the One that created me brings me far more comfort than any thing or person or anything else ever could.
In case you haven't noticed, the world around us isn't getting any better, and it's not going to. Regardless of whomever wins the Presidential race this fall, things are going to get worse, you can mark my words on that. How do I figure? Simple, God's word says so.
Friends and family, please listen and try to understand: As much as it pains me to say this, and as much as it is going to hurt to hear, the party is over! What I mean is that the good old days of truly care free living have came to a close. NOW is the time to prepare! NOW is the time to consider where you stand with the Creator of the Universe! NOW is the time to tell others about Him! NOW is the time to turn to HIM!!! 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
There IS hope for us!!! God is still reaching out to us and is willing to accept anyone who comes to Him! Even though the world is getting worse, and the Enemy seems to have the upper hand, I promise you that he doesn't!!! God is still in control.
All we have to do is ask and receive. Receive what He has for you. Receive His forgiveness. Receive His salvation!!!
I wouldn't be much of a friend and family member if I didn't share this with you all.
Love,
-Richard.
