“For ye received not the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God:”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:15-16‬ ‭ASV‬‬
http://bible.com/12/rom.8.15-16.asv

When a person understands about salvation, how it works, and accepts it as it is, there are so many emotions involved. I remember when I was younger, I had been a Christian for about 4 years. I accepted that Jesus was on this earth as a man and is Gods son. I accepted the fact that Jesus, the only perfect human being died on the cross for our, my sins. I accepted that Jesus rose from the grave, came back to life and left the Holy Spirit here for us. I knew this world is only temporary and that life after death is eternal and because  I accepted what Jesus did, let Him in my heart, gave my life to God, I knew I had eternal life after my death. But something awful happened that night, almost 32 years ago. I had a dream, it was a beautiful dream! It was a dream of Jesus coming back, coming back to get us, all His children and bring us home with Him to Heaven. Well, the most awful thing happened! I went into a panic in my dream and told God no!!!! I said I wasn’t ready yet! I told God I had to do too many things here on earth! I told God I  wanted to see my kids grow up and get married and have kids if their own! Then I was left behind. I woke up from that dream breathing heavy with fear, worse than any nightmare I’ve ever had. I told God no!! Words can not explain the way I felt! I begged for Gods forgiveness!! I know, it was only a dream and I had no control over it. I knew it was God showing me my heart. I knew it was God opening my eyes.

Over 3 months ago, I had a very serious auto accident. If you’ve read my prayer blog or know me, you already know about that. That morning, after the accident, while I was bleeding internally and waiting to be taken to another hospital for emergency surgery, I went to be in the presence of our almighty God. It was absolutely beautiful! I was so happy and content!! He asked me to come home with Him and I more than willingly said yes!! He gently and lovingly said, not yet my child. And assured me all would be ok, to be still and let Him take care of everything!! And He did! And He is! When life happens, I remember that image, that experience, and give it all to God! He wanted me to start a prayer blog. I’m trying to write something  once a week. But I want it to be what He wants me to write about. Are you ready to be with Jesus? Are you ready if God calls you home right now? It’s hard for us to imagine that life in eternity could be so much better than our happiest  days here in earth. But let me assure you, that happiness and peace I felt in His presence can not compare with anything we know!