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Date Posted: 15:58:15 01/18/02 Fri
Author: Joe
Subject: Looking for love?

Are you looking for someone to fill the need for love in your life? Are you looking for true satisfaction but can't quite seem to fill an emptiness inside? Have you wasted money on stuff that doesn't truly satisfy? Are you looking for real love in your life? Do you need someone to love you just as you are, uncondtionally?!!
If so please read on...

Of course we do have needs on this earth, but anything physically , whether needed or not is temporary. all of us will one day die and take nothing with us. and None of it will ever truly satisfy on this earth. little did anyone know 2 planes hijacked by terrorists would crash into the world trade center obliterating everything in their path. The ones that didn't know included the ones that were killed. In just a matter of moments--before anyone really understood what was going on, thousands of lives had been lost. One question that is now being asked quite often is "where were you on Sept. 11th? For thousands of people at the World Trade Center and in the Pentagon, the answer would have been simple: "at work."
It had begun like any other ordinary day. Men and women, parents and grandparents, office workers, visitors and tourists--they were all simply going about their everyday lives, riding in elevators, sitting at their desks, chatting across the hallway to a co-worker, or talking on the phone. never in their wildest dreams could they have imagined that a commercial jet would crash through their office windows and that their next breath would be their last. within a split second, these people were ushered into eternity. most of us don't like to think about death and often feel invincible , as if the things we see in the news couldn't possibly happen to us. we get caught up in the dailiness of living with work to do, bills to pay, relationship problems to solve, errands to run, giving eternity hardly a thought.
The fact remains that Sooner or later, we will all one day experience death. most people believe there is a God, or at least some higher intelligence. Heaven is where God is and the Bible is His love letter to us. it is how He comunicates with human beings. The Bible says, that "we're all destined to die once, and after that face judgment" (Heb. 9:27). it is important to realize too, that no matter how good of a life we've had on this earth, however much money or other things we own, none of it can be taken with us when we die. Also None of us know for sure how or when death will come about. However there is good news!! we can know for sure if we're going to heaven! most people will argue, well, God would never send anyone to hell. True, He doesn't. but It is a choice WE must make. the Bible shows us how to get there, and it is up to us to receive this wonderful gift!
Romans 6:23 says, "for the wages of sin is death (Hell), but the gift of God is eternal life" Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for us, and then rose again. If we believe in Him and receive His forgiveness, then our sins have already been paid for and we can face the judgment without fear. Jesus explained in John 11:25-26, "I am the resurrection and the life. he who believes in me will live (eternal life), even though he dies (Physical death); and whoever lives and believes in me will never die (eternal damnation)"

So the bottom line is, ultimately, this stuff on this earth will not bring us true satisfaction or peace and none of it will get us into heaven.

HOWEVER, there is one person that is able and more than willing to satisfy your deepest needs and He does love you with an everlasting love. THis person is Jesus Christ. He already loves you and loved you before you were born. However, The only ones who experience His love, along with peace and joy in abundance are those who choose to be in a personal relationship with Him. This comes by first trusting Jesus as your personal Savior.

Jesus speaks to us through His Word:

Isaiah 55:1-2

"Come, all you who are thirsty,
come to the waters;
and you who have no money,
come, buy and eat!
Come, buy wine and milk
without money and without cost.
2 Why spend money on what is not bread,
and your labor on what does not satisfy?
Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good,
and your soul will delight in the richest of fare.

Jesus offers a free gift. This gift is eternal life in heaven with Him. The Bible says, the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus (Romans 6:23). The gift is He died for you on the cross, then rose again from the dead giving you the free gift of heaven-(-eternal life) and giving you the chance to have a personal relationship with Him. His love is unconditional and no matter what your background is, race, personality, gender, or whatever things you've done wrong, it doesn't matter. Will you accept this gift of unconditional love and eternal life today? All you have to do is trust Christ as your personal Savior. Jesus is saying to you today, "come just as you are" If there is hurt in your life or addiction you want to break, Jesus is willing and able to deliver you. Putting your faith in Christ doesn't mean becoming religious or getting into some new religion. It isn't religion. it is a relationship. A relationship with the one who died on the cross for your sins, and died to heal your wounds, and went through everything and every tempation that you and I could possibly face on this earth (and yet, was without sin). it is a relationship with the One who loves you so much, that He was willing to be publicly exposed and humiliated, beaten beyond recognition, as well as crucified and put to death in order that you can get to heaven and that you can have a life of abundance on this earth. God never sends anyone to Hell, but those that end up there, get there by their own choice. It is a choice we must make to get into heaven. If you want to accept this free gift of eternal life, all you have to do is trust Christ as your personal Savior and accept this gift. read the following as a prayer and mean it in all sincerity in your heart:

Dear Jesus,
I know that I am a sinner and in need of a Savior. I believe you died for my sins and rose again from the dead. I thank you for that and I thank you for giving me eternal life. help me to live my life in a way that pleases you, for whatever time you give me here on earth. Right now I trust you as my personal Savior and I look forward to living forever in Heaven with you.

There may be those of you that might not know who may not know where to go from here. If you have any questions, or would like guidance You can do the following:

1. email me at: freeinChrist_2001@hotmail.com
and I am more than willing to give you any help you may need in getting to know Jesus.

2. find a local church and meet with the pastor to tell him of your decision. He would be more than helpful to give you literature or aid you in your new Christian walk.

3. find Christian friends--those that have been a Christian for years will be able to help you along.

4. If you have access to a Bible (NIV might be best to understand), I strongly recommend reading John chapter 4 and the story of the woman at the well who was in a serious struggle with relationships. Also Isaiah 53 will help you get to know this person who loved you so much, He gave His life for you.

5. check the following websites for more info:

http://www.gospelcom.net/guidance/gospel/z.shtml

http://www.711.net/john316/

http://www.fathersloveletter.com/fllpreviewlarge.html
(strongly recommend this one)

http://www.crusade.org/fourlaws/newfaith.html
(a good site containing info for new Christians)

http://www.victorious.org/convert.htm

http://www.sw-mins.org
(for those seeking recovery from emotional problems, depression, effects of abuse or addictions)

http://www.settingcaptivesfree.com

(for those seeking deliverance from Pornography and other addictions)

sites for more of an understanding of eternal life and accepting Jesus:

http://www.adhim.com/

http://www.wuzupgod.com/main.htm

http://www.klink.net/~rcklueg/faq.html

http://www.angelfire.com/biz/cityofpeace/

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