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Dear Friend:
The following is my opinion about how to get in contact with God. Keep in mind that, like you, I am just a human being.
I am NOT infallible.
So take this advice for what it’s worth.
Okay, let’s begin with the Christians…
For Christians: The next time you want to get in contact with God Almighty, simply say aloud (or to yourself) something along the lines of…
“Hello… God… It’s Me ______.
If You Don’t Mind, I’d Like To
Talk To You For A Few Moments.
Would That Be Alright?
Okay, Thanks… Here Goes…”
You then proceed to speak to Him in a conversational manner, just like you would do if you were talking to your best friend.
That’s right… just start chit-chatting with God. Voice your problems, concerns or… whatever it is you feel like talking about.
Keep in mind that it is not necessary to recite formal prayers when talking to God. All you have to do is open your heart and start speaking.
You can say anything you want to Him… yes… A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G! (As long as you say it with respect… of course.)
Still with me?
Good.
Anyway, once you’re finished speaking to Him, I encourage you to do the following, as it will please God to no end.
Keeping In Mind That God And Jesus Christ Are
Both One And The Same…
Say to God…
“Almighty God, I admit that I am a sinner. I have done many things that I know you’re not pleased with.
I am truly sorry for sinning… and I repent.
I ask you to forgive me. I believe that you /Jesus died on the cross and were raised from the dead to save me from my sins.
You did what I could not do for myself.
I come to you now and ask you to take control of my life.
Yes, I give my life to you God. Help me to live my life in a way that pleases you.
I love you God, and I thank you that I will spend all eternity with you in heaven.
In Jesus Christ’s name I pray.”
What you have just finished reading here is what many people refer to as the…
“Prayer of Salvation”
Reciting a prayer… the mere RECITING of a prayer… will that get you into heaven?
Nope.
“Sorry Charlie”… but… it doesn’t work that way.
Salvation comes through FAITH… not by merely reciting words.
We’ll be covering the topic of “salvation” at greater length in my advice column, so…
Stay Tuned!!!
Right now though, we need to sally forth and tend to our good friends, the Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Jews.
For Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and Jews: After doing some serious research, I came to the following conclusion: Since your religions are all so different…
- One doesn’t believe in any God.
- Another believes in 33,000,000 Gods.
- Another refers to God as Allah.
- And… the other believes in God, but does not recognize Jesus Christ as being the Messiah.
For y’all… I’ve put together a way for you to contact “Whoever’s in charge of the universe” the best I could.
I had to make it a “blanket statement” though, because, if I hadn’t, instead of me writing maybe 10 – 12 paragraphs here, I would’ve ended up writing about 5,000 pages… or more… (especially for the religion that worships up to 33,000,000 different Gods).
That being said, the following is a good, solid way to contact whomever you believe is in charge of our universe.
You start by saying…
“God, Allah, Jehovah, Yahweh, Jesus, Heavenly Father, ________, or ‘Whoever’s In Charge of The Universe’. Hello… It’s Me _______________. If You Don’t Mind, I’d Like To Talk To You For A Few Moments. Would That Be Alright? Okay… Thanks… Here Goes…”
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You then proceed to speak to “Him” in a conversational manner, just like you would do if you were talking to your best friend.
That’s right… just start chit-chatting with the “Creator of The Universe.” Voice your problems, concerns or… whatever it is you feel like talking about.
Keep in mind that it is not necessary to recite formal prayers when talking to “God, Allah, Jehovah, Yahweh, Jesus, Heavenly Father, _______, or ‘Whoever’s In Charge of The Universe’.” All you have to do is open your heart and start speaking.
You can say anything you want to “Him”… yes… A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G! (As long as you say it with respect… of course.)
But Wait…
There’s More!
Once you’re finished with your “prayer”, I encourage you to do the following, as it will please ____________ to no end.
Say… “___________, I recently visited a website called www.AskJoshua.com and some guy named Joshua says that this is a good way to get in contact with you.
Would you let me know if he’s offering me good advice here?
Joshua is a Christian, and as you know… I am not.
Anyway, I’ve been reading his advice column for quite some time now, and most of what he writes, encourages people to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ.
He claims that Jesus Christ is God and that he created the universe. At this point in my life, I’m not 100% sure what to believe.
Would you guide me to the truth?
Would you help me to have a crystal-clear understanding of what I should be doing with my life so that I am doing your will?
Please help me __________, please help me to know the truth so that I am doing your will… and making this world a better place.
Contacting God, Allah, Jehovah, Yahweh, Jesus Christ, ___________, or “Whoever’s In Charge of The Universe”… believe it or not… that’s really all there is to it.
Sincerely yours,
P.S. If you have already decided that no matter what I say or do… that you are not going to follow Jesus Christ… that’s okay by me. God gave us something called “free will” which allows us to make our own choices.
And if that’s what you choose to do… well… then… that’s what you choose to do! I’m not going to fight you on it.
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One thing I’d like to recommend though (for a 2nd time now) is that you read my advice column on a regular basis… as it contains great lessons of love and compassion that CAN help make this world a better place for EVERYONE… regardless of one’s religious beliefs.
P.P.S. Like this website? If so… please be sure to share it with everyone you know. Thanks.
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