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For by grace, you have been saved through faith, and then enough of yourselves; is the gift of God now works with anyone should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9.

Heaven is not a reward, but a gift from God gives us the gift of salvation. We are not saved by works, but through faith. We must understand that everyone needs to be safe. Doesn’t matter if you feel uncomfortable or dislike that person(you should love everyone btw. Since it says in Matthew 22:39. And it even says love your enemies in Matthew 5:44 !!) everyone needs to be saved.
Nobody should be thinking, ‘oh well, [name] doesn’t deserve to be saved!’ None of us do. But because of Gods grace, we can be saved.

Another point I would like to make, faith without works is dead. Yes you don’t get into heaven though works, you get into heaven through faith. But Faith without works is dead! As it says in James 2:26, “Faith without works is dead.”
Imagine faith and works as inseparable best friends, faith and works click together.

Some times to do to get closer to God! (Please don’t do this as a check list..)
1. Reading your Bible.
The Bible is one of resources God has given us to help us get closer to him, and it helps us store up knowledge, and get to know what Jesus was like so we can become more Christ-like!
2. Prayer.
Prayer, especially not performed prayer, is a way to get to know God and grow your relationship, and intimacy with him! Remember; God doesn’t want the fake, performed you but the raw and sincere, REAL you! Lay all of your anxieties in God, and talk to him about stuff on your mind. Even little things, you can give God gratitude and etc!
3. Scripture meditation.
Scripture meditation can be very useful! Especially while spiritual warfare and stuff. Mediating and memorizing it can extremely comforting! And it helps you build a more mind that is like Jesus.
Here are some verses I find comforting and hope you find comforting too!

Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saved those who are crushed in spirit.”

Deuteronomy 31:6
“I will never leave nor forsake you.”

John 15:18
“If the world hates you, you know it hated me first.”

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I find these verses comforting. :)

4. Studying scripture.
Studying scripture is also important because it can help allow you to build a better understanding of God, and like the rest.. deepen your faith.

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Remember, even if you shut the door on God, as long as your breathing, you can turn back to God. And God, with agape love, will welcome you.
God bless you all my lovely friends, and remember that Jesus loves you deeply. All of you. And no matter how far you’ve gone, God is waiting for you. Paul. As an example was a blasphemer and persecuted Christians, but God changed him, and if God changed him, there is without a doubt that God can change you! Another example, King David committed adultery, and orchestrated a murder, and other stuff, yet God still completely redeemed both of them. And lastly, Peter, Peter denied Jesus three times even when he said he didn’t, and he got restored completely and forgiven. And do you want know why? He ran back to God, and turned away from sin, which is also known as repenting.
I’ma use an example of Peter again, and of Judas.
Peter, he denied Jesus three times, and ran to him, and got restored completely. He was still alive, and Jesus gladly welcomed him back and forgave him.
But Judas, he betrayed Jesus, and this is the difference between Judas and Peter. Judas killed himself and hid himself from God, unlike Peter who turned back around and didn’t hide himself from God. If Judas turned back to God then he would’ve been redeemed.
The point is, as long as you have breath in your lungs, you can be redeemed and restored. So turn back to God while you’re alive!
God bless you my friends, and remember that God loves you all deeply. ♥️