"But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name."

John 1:12

Monday, August 27, 2012

My Father's Birthday



Five years ago, my father gave me the ONLY card he gave me and it was for my birthday. Two years after, he died. That was the worst day of my life. I miss him so much! Today is his birthday and I wish I can give him another card, give him another kiss, another hug, another gift. I really regret leaving home for college. How I wish I can dance with him again. He died even before I fully understood the Gospel and gave my life to Jesus. When I did, I wondered if he DID. I shared Jesus to him before but I never knew if he ever received Him as His Savior. We prayed for him before he died but I never knew if he has EVER received Him as his personal Lord and Savior. It breaks my heart. So every time I think of Him, every time we remember him on various occasions, I am reminded of all the lost, of all who needed Jesus. I am reminded of those who are lonely and sick. The Bible says,"But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name." John 1:12. How about those who don't? We only have one life to live. We don't know what tomorrow will bring. We don't know what the next minute will bring. One thing is for sure, there is heaven and hell. There is Jesus who came down to earth from heaven to DIE for our sins that we may live! Forever. He loved you and me so He took ALL  our sins on that cross and PAID for it. So we do need to REPENT and completely turn away from our sins and RECEIVE Him as our Savior.

And for those of us who know and believed and received, let us reach out to someone, pray for someone or love someone for Jesus and His glory. We'll never know when it is too late.

For those who are with their loved ones, LOVE them. PRAY for them. TREAT them with honor and respect. I cannot wait to see my family, in His time...

God bless everyone!

Her Father's little girl,
Aileen

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