What Does God Want From Me?

Q: I just got out of the hospital after a serious heart attack. I told God that if He let me live, I’d give my life to Him. I guess God has given me a second chance for some reason, but I’m wondering what it is. — J.H.

A: Yes, God has given you a second chance, and I pray you won’t take this lightly. May you never forget God’s mercy to you, but follow through on your vow to live for Him.

Why did God spare you? I don’t know all the reasons — but I do know this: God’s will is for you to come to know Him by turning to Jesus Christ and committing your life to Him. You see, only one thing has separated you from God, and that is your sin. But God loves you, and Jesus Christ came into the world to take away your sins by giving His life for you on the cross. By faith commit your life to Christ and invite Him to come into your life today.

Then ask God to help you grow in your faith. Just as a newborn baby needs nourishment to become strong, so you need spiritual nourishment to become strong in your faith. Make the Bible part of your life every day. Ask God also to lead you to a church where Christ is honored and His Word is taught. Learn too to commit every problem and decision you face to God in prayer. The Bible says, “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him” (Colossians 2:6).

In addition, ask God to help you point others to Christ. God has been good to you; why not tell others about this, and urge them to give their lives to Christ as well?

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(This column is based on the words and writings of the late Rev. Billy Graham.)

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