Last night Mikey stayed up past his bed time for some extra cuddles and snuggling, and instead of putting Ella to bed. We cuddled on the couch and I held her in my arms till she fell asleep. Just shy of five, I could not imagine losing her; as the Sauer family lost their precious Ben a few nights ago. The news was heart wrenching.
I prayed fervently for Ben ever since hearing of his diagnosis. I praised and thank God that Ben would have a miraculous healing. Sadly he has lost his battle with cancer, but all is not lost.
One of the remarkable things that I think everyone has noticed through out this fight is the steady and confident faith Ben's remarkable mother Mindy maintained. When reading her blog her confidence in Christ Jesus always poured through. And now even in her darkest moment, there is a peace and confidence that she maintains.
The Sauer family has the promise of heaven. And while they grieve their sons passing they know beyond a shadow of a doubt that Ben is now in heaven with his Lord and savior. I never want to imagine losing either of my children or any loved one for that matter, but if I did I know that the promise of heaven would make me able to handle the pain and live confidently knowing that one day again we would all be together.
That promise just doesn't come with a simple nod that you believe in God and believe that there is a heaven. It is through Christ Jesus and the sacrifice that he made at Calvary, that we are able to obtain this blessing. Romans 10:9 says "If you openly say, Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from death, you will be saved" . With that salvation comes the promise of eternal life. This is what has given the Sauer family the unshakable faith that you see them exude.
If we can learn one thing from the untimely loss of mighty Ben, it is that heaven is for real. And it takes a step of faith and belief in your heart to obtain that promise.
You might be saying while I've never prayed like that, or I have not been taught that. It is truly so simple though. Our heavenly Father has made it so very easy for us to obtain this promise.
Ask yourself right now, if you died do you know where you would go. Then think about your loved ones, do you know for certain that if something were to happen to them, that when they stepped out of this life, they would be greeted by Jesus and step into heaven.
I am confident that the family and friends that surround me will be in heaven. I know this because I know that they have prayed just as Romans 10:9 says. It may seem so simple and silly to you but it is the way to obtain the promise of eternal life.
if you have never prayed that prayer today right now you can pray this simple prayer, pray with me right now.
"Dear heavenly Father, today I want to thank you for the gift of your son Jesus. Your Word says that if I confess with my mouth and believe with my heart that you raised Jesus from the dead I would be saved. Today I profess that I believe in my heart, and I am confessing with my mouth that I believe you raised Jesus from the dead. I declare that Jesus is Lord and my savior. I thank you Lord for all you have done for me, today I except you into my heart. Today Lord I have decided that I want to live for you. I want you to fill my life with your goodness, mercy and grace. I ask it all in the mighty Name Of Jesus , amen".
It's that simple. You may say now what? I would say to you to find a good Bible based church and root and ground yourself in it. God has much more for you than just the promise that if you die you will go to heaven. God has a plan and purpose for each and everyone of us. He created us to live a life of victory.
If this is the first time you have ever prayed this prayer and today you are wondering what just happened, I have something for you. Please email or message me and I want to send you a book called "where do I go from here" . It will help you to understand what salvation is all about.
It's tragic that today a family is without one of their children. Yet we can thank God that we know Ben is in heaven no longer in pain or struggling. I know that the testimony of the faith of the Sauer family is going to change a lot of lives. Look today yours was just changed forever. So today we can say thank you Ben. Thank you for reminding us that Jesus loves us dearly, and that he has made a way for us to have eternal life. My thoughts and prayers are with the Sauer family.
Know that you are loved. I believe that goodness, mercy and favor surround you everywhere you go.
A:)
Ephesians 3:16-20
The Sauer family has the promise of heaven. And while they grieve their sons passing they know beyond a shadow of a doubt that Ben is now in heaven with his Lord and savior. I never want to imagine losing either of my children or any loved one for that matter, but if I did I know that the promise of heaven would make me able to handle the pain and live confidently knowing that one day again we would all be together.
That promise just doesn't come with a simple nod that you believe in God and believe that there is a heaven. It is through Christ Jesus and the sacrifice that he made at Calvary, that we are able to obtain this blessing. Romans 10:9 says "If you openly say, Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from death, you will be saved" . With that salvation comes the promise of eternal life. This is what has given the Sauer family the unshakable faith that you see them exude.
If we can learn one thing from the untimely loss of mighty Ben, it is that heaven is for real. And it takes a step of faith and belief in your heart to obtain that promise.
You might be saying while I've never prayed like that, or I have not been taught that. It is truly so simple though. Our heavenly Father has made it so very easy for us to obtain this promise.
Ask yourself right now, if you died do you know where you would go. Then think about your loved ones, do you know for certain that if something were to happen to them, that when they stepped out of this life, they would be greeted by Jesus and step into heaven.
I am confident that the family and friends that surround me will be in heaven. I know this because I know that they have prayed just as Romans 10:9 says. It may seem so simple and silly to you but it is the way to obtain the promise of eternal life.
if you have never prayed that prayer today right now you can pray this simple prayer, pray with me right now.
"Dear heavenly Father, today I want to thank you for the gift of your son Jesus. Your Word says that if I confess with my mouth and believe with my heart that you raised Jesus from the dead I would be saved. Today I profess that I believe in my heart, and I am confessing with my mouth that I believe you raised Jesus from the dead. I declare that Jesus is Lord and my savior. I thank you Lord for all you have done for me, today I except you into my heart. Today Lord I have decided that I want to live for you. I want you to fill my life with your goodness, mercy and grace. I ask it all in the mighty Name Of Jesus , amen".
It's that simple. You may say now what? I would say to you to find a good Bible based church and root and ground yourself in it. God has much more for you than just the promise that if you die you will go to heaven. God has a plan and purpose for each and everyone of us. He created us to live a life of victory.
If this is the first time you have ever prayed this prayer and today you are wondering what just happened, I have something for you. Please email or message me and I want to send you a book called "where do I go from here" . It will help you to understand what salvation is all about.
It's tragic that today a family is without one of their children. Yet we can thank God that we know Ben is in heaven no longer in pain or struggling. I know that the testimony of the faith of the Sauer family is going to change a lot of lives. Look today yours was just changed forever. So today we can say thank you Ben. Thank you for reminding us that Jesus loves us dearly, and that he has made a way for us to have eternal life. My thoughts and prayers are with the Sauer family.
Know that you are loved. I believe that goodness, mercy and favor surround you everywhere you go.
A:)
Ephesians 3:16-20
Beautiful April.
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