If you wholeheartedly believe these things and want to
through placing your faith in Jesus Christ, then you can
become a part of God’s forever family, you can pray
have confidence in God’s plan for your life in this crisis.
something like this:
The Bible promises that nothing “in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:39). If you have not yet accepted God’s offer, you can do so right now. Not because you’ve earned it. But because he loves you and because the gift of salvation is available to all who profess him as Lord.
“Dear God, I admit that I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior, who gave his life for my sins. I entrust my life to you, Father God. Please come into my life and help me live a life that pleases you. Amen.”
Believe that God sent his Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross in your place for your sins. Believe that Jesus rose from the dead after three days, showing that God accepted him as your substitute. Believe Jesus’ claim when he said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). Confess that you have sinned and ask God’s forgiveness. Invite him into your life and ask for God’s help to turn from your sin. Good News Tracts 1300 Crescent Street Wheaton, IL 60187 Free Bible Club To learn more about the truth of the Bible enroll in the Truth Chasers Club®. (A ministry of CEF®). Sign up at www.truthchasersclub.com or mail your name, age, and address to PO Box 190 Warrenton MO 63383 to get started.
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If you have already accepted God’s offer into his family
“See the hole in the skyline?” I leaned forward and followed the finger of the driver. He was a rotund guy named Frank. Neck too big for his collar, hands too thick to wrap around the steering wheel. He pointed through the windshield at the forest of buildings called Lower Manhattan. “The towers used to sit right there.” He could tell that I couldn’t see the spot. “See the hole to the left of the one with the spire? Three days ago that was the World Trade Center. I looked at it each day as I came over the bridge. It was a powerful sight. The first morning I entered the city and saw no tow-
Later that night I spoke with an officer who guarded the
to use. His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:9). His
the plywood wall of photos—the wailing wall, of sorts—on
judgments are unsearchable, and his paths are beyond
which relatives had tacked pictures and hopes. I asked him to describe the expressions on the faces of the people who had come to look at the pictures. “Blank,” he said. “Blank.” “They don’t cry?” “They don’t cry.” “And you, have you cried?” “Not yet. I just push it in.”
ers, I called my wife and cried.” Three checkpoints later we parked the car and walked the
God doesn’t manufacture pain, but he certainly puts it
entrance to the Family Care Center. He was posted next to
Disbelief, for many, was the drug of choice.
tracing out (Romans 11:33). We can’t always see what God is doing, but can’t we assume he is up to something good? You can’t control the weather. You aren’t in charge of the economy. You can’t undo the tsunami or unwreck the car, but you can map out a strategy. You’d prefer a miracle? You’d rather see the bread multiplied or the stormy sea turned glassy calm in a finger snap? God may do this. Then, again, he may tell you, “I’m with you. I can use this for good. Now let’s make a plan.” Remember, God is in this crisis. Ask him to give you an index card-sized plan, two or three steps you can take to-
final half-mile. A week earlier this road had been full of
We can relate. Calamities can leave us off balance and
day. Seek counsel from someone who has faced a similar
flannel suits, cell phones, and market quotes. But on this
confused. How would you describe your crisis? “The
challenge. Ask friends to pray. Look for resources. Reach
economy…the economy…the economy…the economy.”
out to a support group. Most importantly, make a plan.
day the sidewalk was muddy, and the air was thick with smoke. I decided not to think about what I was inhaling. I didn’t expect the fires. In spite of the rain and truckloads of water, flames still danced. I didn’t anticipate the adjoining damage. Neighboring buildings were devastated. Intact windows were rare.
“The divorce…divorce…divorce…divorce.” Do you recite your woes more naturally than you do heaven’s strength? Are you assuming God isn’t in this crisis? He is.
Don’t let the crisis paralyze you. Don’t let the sadness overwhelm you. Don’t let the fear intimidate you. To do nothing is the wrong thing. To do something is the right thing. And to believe is the highest thing. Trust him to help you. Trust God to do what you can’t.
If you wholeheartedly believe these things and want to become a part of God’s forever family, you can pray something like this:
“Dear God, I admit that I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior, who gave his life for my sins. I entrust my life to you, Father God. Please come into my life and help me live a life that pleases you. Amen.”
You’ll Get Through This
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Based on the newest title by NY Times Bestselling author Max Lucado, You’ll Get Through This. This tract offers hope that God will help us through even the most difficult trials of life. Bible references: ESV. Package contains 25 tracts.
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