This is what Jesus was talking about in Matthew 6:9, enter His gates with thanksgiving and praise! Praise Him, praying, Father!
Thank You for bring my Father! You wouldnt expect an earthly dad to treat his child as badly as we expect our heavenly Father to treat us. If a child approached his parents the way religion conditions us to approach God, theyd be accused of child abuse!
People outside the church hear the way we talk about the Lord: God sent the September 11 attacks. Hes judging America, and we need to pray for His clemency. The Lord will completely destroy America if we dont get down on our knees and beg for forgiveness.
God has raised up rulers who are cruel, harsh to their citizens and who are totally corrupt. God is teaching us a lesson. We must get on our knees and repent of our wicked ways. Its no wonder people arent turning to God. Thats not an accurate representation of who He is!
Gods not mad at you! Isaiah 54:9-10 says, For this is as the waters of Noah unto Me; for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth, so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee nor rebuke thee. For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, but My kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of My peace be removed,” saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.
See God says He will NEVER be angry with us again! It doesnt matter how bad you think you are. He took all His anger out on Jesus, 2000 years ago at the cross! Jesus proclaimed, it is finished (John 19:30) Now you can approach Him without fear, based on what He has done. Gods just glad to hear from you.
Go and enter His gates with thanksgiving and praise Him. Praise Him for been good, holy and pure. Praise Him for being your Father and not your Judge! Hell be the Judge of nonbelievers, but He isnt going to judge you. Your judgement was placed upon Jesus.
When you stand before Him on that Day as a believer in Christ, itll be for the presentation of your eternal reward, not condemnation. There is simply no need to be afraid of your loving Father! – If you have any questions or like to discuss anything I have written about email me at: rhf3@yahoo.com
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