Blessingsndreams

Wouldn't it be nice to be on a permanent vacation?  Would you like for everyone and everything to just leave a message because you are too busy taking it easy?

I feel that way most of the time. I know that I have so many things that I need to do daily and others to accomplish by a certain time frame but when you learn to live under the Grace of God it is almost as if you were on a "permanent vacation".

Nevertheless there is always suffering and circumstances that come our way. They all are in the purpose of reminding us how vulnerable we are as humans and to develop a much stronger character in our Christianity. Many churches or denominations have different names for this process. I just call it under the wings of the Most High. It just makes me feel more grounded in my faith and believes.

I am in a complete journey with my spirituality and I am striving to become more mature as I go along. Reading and participating in various Bible studies, concerts and conferences with people that know much more than I, gives me a more intense desire to be on a more "permanent vacation" from this world.

Of course, I cannot completely disconnect myself from the world. After all, I have a loved one, children, friends, and co-workers who deserve my attention as well as all the other people and opportunities to display my utmost humility and compassion towards them and those whom I will encounter on a daily basis.

Then it is the purpose of my existence. Many are still searching why are they here for. I might still have jobs that I am not aware of that I need to get going but for the most part I was wonderfully made to worship my Creator and to delight myself with His Presence. To have a personal relationship with Him and to talk to Him about everything. After all He knows me so well that He has invited me to be His beloved child. I am content and I know as well as He knows, that I sometimes will need His discipline because I am not perfect. But the greatest part is that within my imperfection, is His righteousness. I have invited Him in my life and I placed another beach chair in my heart just for Him. Now , why not enjoy my "permanent vacation" with Him totally by my side?

Would you like to do the same?

You might have asked yourself why are you here or what will happen when you die. The answers are found by understanding God's plan of salvation and by getting to know about Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ, the son of God, who came into the world as human, lived a sinless life, died on the cross and rose from the grave on the third day for the forgiveness of our sins. Therefore and since He conquered death, we can have eternal life. Another words, you will know where you are going once you leave earth. In order to receive this gift of forgiveness and receive eternal life you must know:

Jesus Christ wants to have a personal relationship with you. In Revelation 3:20 reads, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me." (NIV)

Ask for forgiveness; Acts 3:19 reads, "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord," (NIV)

Believe and trust in the gift of God. Understand that it is a free gift of forgiveness and eternal life and that you have not earned it but that has been given to you. All you have to do is believe it with all your heart and claim it as yours. Ephesians 2:8,9 reads, "For it is by grace  you have been saved, thriough faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the goft of God. Not by works, so that no one can boast." (NIV) And Romans 10:9 reads, "If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the Dead, you will be saved." (NIV)

Pray and confess your sins. It could be as simple as you can make it. God listens. Or you can follow this common simple prayer:

Lord Jesus, I ask You to forgive my sins and save me from eternal separation from God. By faith, I accept Your work and death on the cross as sufficient payment for my sins. Thank You for providing the way for me to know You and to have a relationship with my heavenly Father. Through faith in You, I have eternal life. Thank You also for hearing my prayers and loving me unconditionally. Please give me the strength, wisdom, and determination to walk in the center of Your will. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Your final step is to receive the free gift of forgiveness and eternal life. John 1:12, reads; "Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believe in his name, he gave the right to become the children of God" (NIV) 

The Christian life is a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. The best part is that this relationship will last until and past eternity.