Don’t always say, “there’s still time” or “maybe next time” because there’s also a concept of “It’s too late…” – Unknown

None of us are promised tomorrow. Each day, each minute, each breath is a gift. The author of our life, the Creator of our very existence, knows when we will breathe our first breath and when we will take our last breath on this earth.

We are not wiser than our Creator. We cannot add to our days. No amount of technology or medical advancements will keep us alive one day longer than what the Creator has decided.

We have breath because He breathed life into us.

Our hearts keep beating… the blood keeps pumping because of Him.

We have life because of the Creator and Lord of all life.

Jeremiah 1:5 states, “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.”

Luke 12:6-7 says, “Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.”

God not only designed, created, and breathed life into you, His love for you is so amazingly beautiful… beyond comprehension. His great, unconditional love moved Him to send His very Son, His one and only precious Son Jesus, to the cross.

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

His love brought the greatest of all gifts to mankind. His act of love brought salvation, redemption, and rescue. We have hope because of Him. There is no hope without Him.

No one and nothing can save but the Savior…not government, not man, not religion, not riches, not fame, not technology, not good works, not simply being a good person. Only putting faith and trust in Jesus Christ will save.

“Jesus saith unto him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me'” (John 14:6).

Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection offers you forgiveness of all sin and a bridge back to God. Accepting Jesus into your heart as your personal Lord and Savior means you have a new life in Him, you are forgiven of all your sins because of Jesus’ sacrifice, and you are saved and sealed. It also means you will one day spend eternity with Him in heaven. It means when you take your final breath in this life, you will take your first breath in heaven and forever be with the One who created you, breathed life into you, died for you, and saved you. You will forever be with your Creator, your Savior!

It starts by understanding what Jesus did for you and by admitting you are a sinner in need of a Savior. Believe that Jesus’ death on the cross redeems you from death and sin. Repent of your sins and ask God’s forgiveness. Accept His free gift of salvation.

Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”

Romans 5:8 “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”

Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Romans 10: 9-10 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”

Romans 5:1 “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

No one knows what tomorrow may bring,

And no one is promised tomorrow.

Life is short; Life is precious.

The time you have is now, this second.

If you’ve already put your trust in Jesus, vow to grow closer to Him, and do more for Him in the time you have.

If you haven’t made the decision to make Him Lord of your life, don’t let another minute slip by; don’t delay. Asking Him into your heart, your life, is the greatest decision you will ever make. It is a decision that will affect your today, your tomorrow, and your entire eternity.

He Loves YOU.

Remember: Don’t always say, “there’s still time” or “maybe next time” because there’s also a concept of “It’s too late…”

Please, don’t let it be too late for you.

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Dear Brother in Christ and Dear Sister in Christ,

With all that’s going on in the world today, I felt it important to pause and take a minute to write this letter of encouragement that God put on my heart. So please, take a moment to find a quiet spot to sit and read. Let this letter be a gift that reminds you how incredibly valuable you are in God’s sight and what a wonderful, perfect, loving God your heavenly Father is. My hope is that you will pass this letter along. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we need to encourage and remind other believers to pause, to praise, and to remember how very much God loves His children. May our hearts share with others the only hope that can be found in this life.

Dear Friend,

From the beginning of time, God knew you, loved you, and had a plan and a purpose for you. God’s love for you is never-ending… always constant… never fading. It is perfect and forever.

He has always been and will forever be fully committed to loving you, watching over you, and leading you. He has loved you since the beginning of time and cares deeply about every detail of your life.

Nothing escapes His attention; nothing catches Him unaware.

He is Omnipresent, Omnipotent, and Omniscient. He is the Alpha and Omega – the beginning and the end – Almighty God!

He is strong. He is powerful. He is perfect.

He is love. He is peace. He is joy. He is good.

He is the Creator of all!

Never believe the lie that He is far from you. He is always with you.

Never believe the lie that He doesn’t care. He sees you, knows you, and deeply loves and cares about every aspect… every little detail of your life… every minute and moment… past, present, and future.

You are His child, and He loves you beyond measure, beyond comprehension. His love is greater than all the love in the whole world. Nothing compares to Him.

He is ever and always aware of your needs, your desires, your fears, your frustrations, your mistakes, your hopes, and your dreams. He is ever aware of your circumstances, disappointments, triumphs, and trials. He has seen your tears and heard your cries. He has celebrated your triumphs, been there to comfort you in your trials, and guided your steps. He has never ever missed a moment, not a minute or a second, of your life. He has never left you, never forgotten you, never abandoned you.

He is perfect and perfectly capable of holding your life, your entire life, in His hands.

His great love and great mercy compelled Him to send His one and only Son so that YOU could be forgiven, rescued, saved. His love provided you a clear path… a beautiful bridge back to Him. The price was paid for YOU. Blood was shed for YOU. Rescue came for YOU.

A gift so precious, so selfless, that none other could ever compare. The ultimate gift of sacrifice and love was paid. Your debt… your entire debt – past, present, and future – was paid in full. Because of what He did, you are freed. Because of what He did, you have hope and an eternal future awaiting you… an inheritance incomparable to any other… precious beyond imagination… beautiful and forever bright.

He knows you.

He sees you.

He cares about you.

He loves you.

His desire is that you confidently place your full trust in Him, allowing yourself to find rest, rejuvenation, peace, and joy. His desire is that you fully embrace Him with your heart, soul, and mind. His desire is that you do not live in regret but embrace His forgiveness for past sins and mistakes, all of which He’s forgiven as far as the east is from the west. His desire is that you embrace joy no matter your circumstance and to not live in fear no matter what is happening around you.

Be strengthened in remembering that He is Almighty and is in complete control. He has always been on the throne. He will always be on the throne. He has never left, nor will He ever leave the throne.

He is more powerful than anything or anyone.

He is God.

He is over all.

He created you and knows what is best for you, even when you can’t see His plans or understand His ways, all of which are perfect because He is perfect.

Rejoice! He loves you perfectly and completely. You are His!

His arms are always wide open… always available to comfort you, to allow you to peacefully rest, really rest in Him. He is your Father, and He loves you beyond imagination.

Run to Him.

Stay close to Him.

Cry out to Him.

Draw near to Him.

You are beautiful in His sight. You are precious in His sight.

You are His creation, fashioned and formed.

Trust Him.

Thank Him.

Praise Him.

And, as you go about your day, as you journey in your life, confidently take this truth with you:

Because He lives, you can face tomorrow, my friend.

Because He lives, you can face anything.

Have a blessed and beautiful day!

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