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Give God a Try

 I once had a young eighteen-year-old girl that told me she had been drinking every day of her life since she was twelve. Very early on in her life, her grandmother often proclaimed that she was going to hell for having a child out of wedlock. Salvation is not, or will it ever be about what you do but instead about what Jesus did. The only unforgivable sin is not accepting Jesus as your Savior, and that happens when you draw your last breath. (Matt. 12:30-32) If you have been verbally beaten down by a religious person, please go and ask God directly about how He feels about you. God created every person with a purpose in mind. (Jer. 29:11) You are so loved by God that He allowed His only Son to pay the cost for your sins. (1 Peter2:24) God’s word says Jesus went with joy set before Him; He endured the cross for us. (Heb. 12:2)

If you are tired of trying to escape life, please, please, give God a try. Yes, some hateful people use religion to take control of other’s lives. I see the results of this often. It is just one more tactic Satan uses to kill, steal, and destroy humans.
As Brother Jon, our pastor reminds his flock often, love God, help others, help others love God. If this is not something you’ve experienced from a “Christ-follower,” then remember there are phonies in your life that spread lies about you. I have a friend that purposely read the Bible just to prove that God was wrong. She became a missionary and a wonderful Chaplain’s wife. You need to find out for yourself. God promises, if you seek Him, you will find Him. I guarantee God is worth a look.


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