All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV)
We are called by God to repentance. We find forgiveness by sincerely leaving a life of sin and humbling ourselves in coming to God through His Son Jesus Christ. Christ is the only way to salvation. His death and resurrection is enough for us to be counted worthy. And this is enough to set us free from the bondage of sin and death. And yes we cannot do this on our own, even in repenting, we need God's help. But we should rejoice because we have found a new life in Him!
Now that we have a wonderful life ahead, what should we do next?
I do believe that the next big thing that we have to do is start getting to know God in a more intimate way. And that is through prayer and reading of God's word. The bible is the source of God's words. The truth about who He is and the works of Jesus Christ had been written for us to come to know Him even more. It is amazing to realize that God did not leave us groping for directions. Instead He makes clear the path that we are to undertake through His declared words in the bible. Discernment and understanding of the scripture is also by the grace of God through the Holy Spirit who is in us once we accept Jesus Christ as our savior. And through prayer we declare His grace, mercy and love. We praise him according to who He is. And we bring to Him all our supplications. Literally, we converse with Him. We pour out our soul to Him with no restrictions.
As 1Peter 5:7 says " Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you."
Yet we will sometimes doubt. However I am confident that the cure for doubt is to run to scriptures and hold on to the promise that God brings to pass what He said He would bring to pass no matter what. Truly, life in God is secure and peaceful. Yet He does not promise a life without suffering or trials. Instead He promises to keep us in His love and strength even in the midst of uncertainty.
God knows your deepest thoughts and even desires. And because we have a relationship with Him, He wants us to pour out our heart to Him and to be honest about our frailty and weaknesses. He wants us to depend on Him and not on our own strength. He wants us to be intimate with Him and to be passionate about Him. Regardless of what situation we are in today, He wants us to know that we could depend on Him and on His words.
Knowing that He loves us dearly should motivate us to commit our lives to Him even more.
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