16. Born Again

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 Born Again

If you have made that life changing decision to ask Jesus to be Lord over life,  Congratulations – a transformation will start to take place in your life that is so exciting.
The Bible describes it as being 'Born Again'.

You may have already read the account in the book of John chapter 3 where Jesus talks about being ‘Born again’. If not, I would encourage you to read it, because that is exactly what has happened to you. You have had a spiritual rebirth where the Holy Spirit has come to live in you.

Your spirit has come alive by being directly connected to God spiritually, allowing you to start to have a deeper relationship with God.

You also have become part of Gods family. You have been adopted in as a child of God with all the benefits and the opportunity to inherit God’s promises, including eternal life.

You also have the security of knowing you are loved, cared for and protected by your heavenly Father.

Lyn and I made such a commitment of faith over 40 years ago that has never wavered, because we have seen the evidence of walking with God and the affect it has had on our lives. It doesn't mean it has been a trouble free journey, but it has been an exciting one.



    If you are not ready to make an immediate commitment, that's OK (neither was I).
                   I will make some recommendations to you in the next blog.





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