Salvation part deux

So how ya' doing this fine morning?  That's ok, me neither.   

Oh, and why aren't you in church?   Me, I'm waiting for my ride.

Wrote about Salvation yesterday and want to touch on that again.  The why on that is because it makes all the difference in my life and I want to share the joy with everyone.

So there.

I have a mental box that I have labeled "DNAARN"  translated in to human it reads, Don't Need An Answer Right Now....The thinking/reasoning/questioning part of my mind is always asking things that quite frankly can't be answered in this life.   So when something comes up that perplexes me, I set it in that box and know that the answer will be given when I'm ready and able to understand it.

So many things about Heaven are (probably) myth conjured up out of thin air,  you know floatting around on clouds with harps and such.....the book of Revelation tells what Heaven will be like, and it t'ain't nuttin like that for sure.  I (being an inquireing mind) want to know what it will be like....or so I thought, I'm at place with myself now that allows me to set that line of questioning aside.  

You see, when you have been Saved or as the Bible calls it "Sanctified" you are really "Born Again" .  When I accepted Jesus fully into my life about 6 years ago, I was very litteraly an infant in my understanding of living as a child of God.   Now at a born again age of 6 I'm still just a toddler, but when you compare a toddler or a 1st grader with a new born, you see vast differences.   When I was born again, I walked around with a big silly grin (ok, I've always done that), and people in the church said that I was in the honeymoon period of salvation.....still am and that is great.  When God sanctified me, I thought ...ok that's it....  but being a willing student (for a change) and also an eager one, I kept trying to catch up on what a life-time of sin had deprived me of.   The more willing I became to learn and grow, the more that God showed me.  This is a never ending cycle that just gets more and more awsome.  As my Pastor said, "There are verses in the Bible he's read 100's of times, and each time he reads one, God reveals more of its meaning to him."   This is so true on many levels, the more I try to please God and to live in a manner that will show my Christianity to the world, the happier I become and the happiness is a God given gift that builds from deep within your soul.

There are so many out there that try to find their happiness and feel good moments through the pleasure of this world.   Thourgh the flesh, drugs, alcohol, intellectual pursuits, power, money, fame....have you noticed how quickly in those areas that too much becomes not enough?   You are in a never ending downward spiral  of trying to get just a little bit more than the last time!   Because the the last time, was good but not perfect.....or maybe the last time just didn't satisfy you, or left you empty.

Try my drug.......Salvation....... every day brings a greater and more fulfilling joy than the day before.  The neat part about it is the fact that it's FREE....it's there for the asking!  Something that is so valuable that all the money on earth can't buy it.  So joyfull that all the stimulants on earth can't begin to touch the high.   It's yours for the  asking.   Just ask, sit back in your chair, close your eyes and think of the wasteland that your life as become.   Even a wasteland with all the trappings of a mansion,  fancy cars and clothes, and vacations around the world....hey, it's still a wasteland.  Why, because you arn't happy, there is something missing.   If you haven't been born again of the Spirit, then I will guarantee that if you admit it or not, there is a hole in your life....

Friends, Step right up,......you, yes you......come on over, step inside step inside for the show that never ends....See the mysteries of the ages, right here before your very eyes... 

You've seen it on tv, you've heard about from your friends... yes, the answer to lifes problems folks...right here, right now.... 

This is your chance, you can have it all.....

For you, yes you, just you....why you?  Because you're you and we love you.....that's why......COST? What's it cost?  you ask....well let me tell you....I could charge you anything I want and it would still be cheap.  My competion down the street will scoff at this offer and even give you incentives to buy their plan....but let me tell you right now folks  READ THE FINE PRINT on his offer, cause there is always a catch!  So, we're back to the cost are we......well since ...ok, let me put it this way.....I'll give you the eternal happiness, and a new body that doesn't hurt or age.....hey, since you're obviously a person of fine breeding and distinction I'll even throw in a manion on a street paved with gold.  And as a special incentive, for the rest of your life on earth, a deep seated happiness coupled with the fellowship of  good decent people that like to be around you and share with you.....and the best part is......

Now.....get out your check book...get out your wallet... got your credit cards handy.....ok, now tear them up...yep...don't want anything for this special offer!  That's right all free.... oh there are couple of caviats....we would like it if you give up the drugs and swearing and carnal pleasures....but you wanna know something?   Once you've signed up... that's it, you're in.....all you have to do is believe.... no signature on the dotted line.....no pact in blood.....no arm twisting.  The rest, the commandments......(I love this part)  you won't want to do those things anymore!!   Sure it's a process getting to that stage, but it's not as bad as you'd think....

The evil one still will assult you......but that's ok, you've got pretty good back up now.

Sheesh......I'm going to be honest now....I don't know if any of this made sense at all....just going to hit the button and send it on the way......let me know and I talk atcha later

God Bless