Love God, love your neighbor, obey the Word...you are on your way....
I was really shocked to read this. I thought it was really all God's choice on who was chosen and that there was only going to be a few. I'm with Sorin, I can't really say, I sorta just hope I only get a few stripes. I have had a pretty good life with not too many bad things in it. Married, happily for 33 years. Good kids. Awesome granddaughter, twins on the way. Good job, nice house.......so I don't think....well, I can't even bring myself to say it.
So many of you, my brothers & sisters on this forum, have gone to helll & back in your lives and here you are singing His praises. I feel many on this forum are vessels of honor and will be chosen/called to lead the rest of us bcz of your fiery trials.
Sorin (Sor reen to the newbies), you know how I feel about you. I am so proud of you to share with us what you hope for and how you feel. Please let the past go. So what if you didn't do all the right things-sin is sin there are no degrees of it. But don't keep thinking about it or base your destiny on the past. Fugedaboutit!!! As God is in control, and as you are praying His will, you will get what you ask. Hope. Be patient. Learn Study stay here w/ us. I know we will be hearing good things.God IS Good. Take heart my friend!
love,
gena