Are you Born again? Did you rise out of the waters of baptism as Jesus Christ did, and feel pure and cleansed from all sin? How shocking to feel that clean! How awesome! If we were able to stay that way, we could go our way and not worry about the smudges and stains of the world, would we accept it? But we need to be constant in our pursuit of the ways of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And even those of us with the best intentions eventually fall prey to temptations...even the smallest ones, and that's why He gave us the Sacrament.
When Jesus tried telling his followers that soon he must leave them...that he would not be physically walking with them any more, they didn't understand. Even when he taught them to perform the sacrament...partake of His Body and His Blood in the holy ritual, they couldn't comprehend.
This video shows the process by which our Savior transferred from Earth to Heavenly Realms by Resurrection. Be aware, it is graphic. When Jesus was taken, when he was crucified, you may want to look away...but watch to the end and it gives comfort.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJNvb5pnTyI
The words of the accompanying song states, "I stand all amazed at the love Jesus offers me"...and that's how I feel when I read or watch portrayals of the end of Earthly life for Jesus Christ and the beauty that follows...to know that Father loves each one of us to send His only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ to make the Atonement to pay for our sins. I am AMAZED. And over years, it hasn't weakened, but became even stronger, to know that Jesus died of me!!! Do you feel the awe and wonder?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDdvReNKKuk
The Scriptures are our GPS! Accept Jesus Christ and be baptized by those in authority and you will be numbered among the amazed children of our Father in Heaven and when time comes for you to come Home, you'll be ready. Endure til the end and feel the love of God; you'll be in tune to His wondrous ways.
Dearest Father
Praise be to Thee and Glory to thy name. We humbly bow at thy feet to worship on the holy day
thou gavest us as a day of rest.
Thank you for the bounties with which you surround us. For the health we enjoy. For the friends, family and loved ones around us. Thank you.
Let us always remember Jesus and try to follow his footsteps in life. Let us strive to keep the Commandments which he gavest us. And let us recognize that the Holy Spirit is with us always.
Heal our hearts, Father, heal our hurts, and make whole our faith. Protect our lands and freedom and those who guard and watch over us. We ask these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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