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Have you ever found yourself in a situation
you don’t want to be in, or doing things you don’t
want to do because you are trying to keep someone’s love?
Love is something every person yearns for.
It is to the heart what water is to the body.
Have you ever been thirsty — so thirsty that you craved
a cool drink of water. Our heart is thirsty for someone to
love us for who we are and accept us unconditionally. If only
we could have that kind of love, then we would be truly happy.
Many young people — especially women —
spend their lives looking for this love and happiness. With
parched hearts they grab onto anything that looks like it
will satisfy their thirst for love.
They may find it for awhile, but it never lasts.
And so they continue looking. They may try alcohol, drugs
or partying to dull the pain in their hearts. Or they get
involved in one sexual relationship after another looking
for real love. But nothing seems to work out like they had
hoped.
Have you ever heard the Bible story of the woman
at the well? Her life was much like this. She had been sexually
involved with five different guys. By the standards of her
day, she was considered a prostitute.
She met Jesus as she was drawing water and was
amazed that he spoke to her. Everyone else avoided her. Yet,
He spoke with love and honesty. He knew she had come for water,
but He also knew that her heart thirsted for love.
He said, “Everyone who drinks this water
will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give
him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become
in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
Is your heart thirsty for real love? Jesus said
that He has that love for you. It can be like a spring of
water in your heart. No matter what the circumstances, that
love will always be there. You will have peace and joy —
even in the hard times — because of this spring in your
heart that is filling it with love.
The woman at the well asked Jesus, “Sir,
give me this water so that I won’t get thirsty and have
to keep coming here to draw water.” She didn’t understand.
So Jesus explained that eternal life was hers if she believed
in Him. He is the water! Jesus is saying the same thing to
you. Love is there for you — all you have to do is ask.
God created us to have a relationship with Him.
He wants us to be happy. Not the kind of happy that comes
with a new car or a fun time. He wants us to have the happiness
that comes from deep within our heart. That can only come
from knowing Him. The question is, “How?”
As human beings, we all sin. The problem is,
sin separates us from God. The Bible says: “All have
sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23).
Most people feel that separation in their heart. They want
a relationship with God. But this is not possible because
we are all sinners.
So how does anyone come to know God? Through
His son, Jesus Christ.
Jesus said, ...“I am the way and the truth
and the life. No man comes to the father except through me.”
(John 14:6)
Are you tired of looking for real love and finding
only pain? Do you sometimes wonder if there is any meaning
in life? Do you yearn for a relationship with a Father who
will love you unconditionally, completely, totally and forever?
You can have this relationship with your Father in heaven
by accepting Jesus as your savior. You don’t have to
understand it — you just need to ask — God will
do the rest!
First, admit your need. You can talk to God
just like you talk to a friend. You don’t need a church
building or fancy words. Just find a quiet place and open
your heart to Him. Tell Him your hurts and your desire for
His love. Second, as you talk to God, tell Him how sorry you
are for sinning. Ask Him for forgiveness and help.
Third, ask Jesus to come into your heart as
your Savior and Lord. If you really meant what you just said
to God, you now have Jesus in your heart. This is only the
beginning. Your entire life will change as you feel God’s
love fill your heart.
If you have made a decision to follow Christ,
please let us
know! We’d love to help you getting plugged in to
a good, Bible-teaching church in the local area where you
can grow closer to God. We’d love to pray
for you too!
Remember, you are not alone if Jesus is in your
heart. He loves you very much!
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Article reprinted with permission from Heritage House 76, Inc.
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