A Hopeful Message of Inspiration: Do You Have Peace?

Having peace of mind can bring freedom from anxiety and freedom from stress. It's even been shown to slow down the aging process, and it helps to keep sickness and disease away.

So how does one achieve Peace? The attainment of peace comes in part, by knowing who you are in this universe and where you fit in. I now have Peace of Mind and it's never left me. And one of the reasons I have Peace is because I know that this life isn't all there is. I know who's in charge and how I fit in. And when I have hard times and I'm discouraged, I know I'm not alone. I know there's someone empowering me and guiding me.

There's someone who walks with me and gives me hope and assurance... someone who validates me... someone who loves me, and I'm given a complete knowing that I will get through it. And when I remember these things, a sense of calm comes back over me, along with joy and hope, which brings peace of mind.

So right now in this life, I'm given the things I need to bear life's hardships and trials. And when this life is through, I know where I'm going... and this place I'm going is far, far better than the finest life a Billionaire could create for himself here on earth.

Would you like to have that same knowing, that confidence... that Peace of Mind?

It is written that, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." 1 Cor. 2:9 New Living Translation

In other words, you can't even imagine in your wildest dreams, the wonderful things God has put in place, that are waiting for you on the other side, once this life is over. But it's only for those who love Him, and for those whose names are written in the Book of Life.

Would you like to know if your name is written there? You can, but right now there may be something standing in your way, and that one thing is sin. Sin is doing things you know you shouldn't do. Sin is even not doing things you know you should do.

Sin separates you from the fullness that God has for you here on earth right now, and in the life to come. Make no mistake: God still loves you, but if sin is allowed to continue, and remains ignored, those sins not only make life more difficult for you here and now, but those sins will forever separate you from God once you cross over through that door called death, and arrive on the other side. And death is not the end. It is only a door we pass through to the next realm. When we lay this physical body down, our spirit and soul which is our real self, our true identity, our emotions and personality, continue existing. They're immortal.

So death in a sinful state, is simply stepping out of this physical body, and experiencing an eternal separation from God in the next world. And what you do or don't do with sin now... and what you decide or don't decide about Jesus Christ this side of the grave, will determine where you spend eternity in the next world.

So the real question is, have you sinned? Let me ask you something...

Have you ever told a lie? What do we call someone who tells a lie?

Have you ever stolen anything? What do we call someone who steals?

Have you ever taken the name of the Lord in vain? That's called blasphemy.

Have you ever looked at another person in a lustful way? Jesus said that even if we look at another person like that, we've already committed adultery in our heart. God knows our innermost thoughts.

So by your own admission, you're a lying, thieving, blasphemous adulterer. And there are consequences for that. You've sinned just like I have... just like everyone else.

And since God is just, He gives you exactly what you deserve: Your life is more difficult now, and you're on track for eternal separation from God in the next world. And where do you think your eternity will be spent? Unfortunately, Hell is the correct answer. But here's the good news: You can do something about that right now. God loves you so much that He came to earth in the form of a man. And who was that? Jesus Christ.

God came down here on a rescue mission. He knew that you were not strong enough to be good 100% of the time, especially with Satan who's the legal ruler of this world tempting you, and stirring things up.

But fortunately, Jesus has the power to live a sinless life because He is God in bodily form, which means He has the authority, the ability, and the right to stand in for you... to make a substitution, and take your place. He suffered, bled and died on a sinner's cross, so His own law would be fulfilled, and so your sins would be paid for by His shed blood.

And this supreme gift of love and sacrifice would cancel your sins... past, present and future, so you would become blameless and spend eternity in heaven, in a blissful state surrounded by wonders upon wonders... with things to do that would defy your most creative imagination. But that will only happen if you make a conscious decision to call on Jesus' name, and accept His free gift.

And by doing so, you'll be born again. You'll be given a new nature... a new desire, and a new ability to start living a powerful and victorious life right here and now, and not be a slave to sin any longer. There will always be temptations in life, but now, the power of God, the Holy Spirit within you... will empower you to turn away from the temptation to sin. And if you do, be sorry for your actions, ask forgiveness, and He will forgive you.

The Bible says that God is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance, which simply means being sorry for the things you've done, and turning away from them. And it says, Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved, and, If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you'll be saved. Jesus also said, I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

So here's my question for you: Is there any good reason you can think of, that would prevent you from accepting that free gift right now? Jesus will accept you just the way you are. And please don't say you'll take care of this later, because many who plan on coming to God at the eleventh-hour of life, die at 10:30. Don't put this off. Your eternal soul is at risk, because tomorrow is not guaranteed.

So... now that you're ready, just say the following out loud, or turn within and pray silently from your heart, and your sins will be forgiven. Here's what to pray, and really mean it:

Lord Jesus I'm sorry for my sins. Help me turn from them and never go back. I believe in you. I ask you to come into my heart right now and cleanse me. Make me new. I accept you as my Lord and Savior. Thank you for taking my sins upon yourself... and dying for them, in my place. Help me to live a new life with your power. Thank you Lord Jesus. Amen.

Congratulations! The Bible says right now this minute, the Angels in Heaven are rejoicing over what you've just done. It's the most important decision you will ever make in your life. And your name is being written in the Book of Life right now, because all of your sins are now forgiven. Did you know you've been assigned at least one Guardian Angel to watch over you? You'll never be alone again.

May I suggest you get a copy of a Bible you're comfortable reading? The New King James Version is in today's language. So is the New American Standard. Read the Book of Mark in the New Testament. Most important, start talking to Jesus just like He's your best friend, because He is.

And going to a good, New-Testament-believing church is a great way to begin your new journey... to learn more, and to be around other's who are on the same path, and celebrating God's love. And while you're at it... why not begin to tell others how good you feel, and how grateful you are that God has given you a fresh start, and just share that joy. And if you've found any value at all in this message... please pass it along!

One last thing... there will be days when you don't feel saved, but fortunately salvation is not about a feeling. It is simply a fact. May God bless you in all you do. PEACE be with you always.

Steven W. Graham is a writer and published author. Watch the video of this inspirational message at http://goo.gl/wejSM and visit his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DoYouHavePeace