For God So Loved The World He Gave

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal live. (John 3:16, NIV)

Many people have read, or heard this Scripture before. The first time I saw this Scripture was during a sporting event, on a painted sign. I thought to myself, That's a smart person who came up with a way to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. It got my attention!

I've come to know this Scripture on a more personal level because of God's demonstration of His Word and love in our lives. Reading it is one thing, but to actually have understanding of God's Word is far more precious than anything.

My husband and I have been desiring to have a baby for seven years now. We have been in so many prayer lines for women desiring to have a baby, that I can't even count how many we've actually stood in. I went from, Yes, I want a baby, to No, I changed my mind, back to Yes, I want a baby. I was so unstable, that I didn't realize I was sabotaging my own prayers.

A couple of years ago, I decided that I would pray to have a baby and leave it completely up to God. James 1:6, 7 says, But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord. I stopped going back and forth with my thoughts, and I gave my longing desire to God.

Since that time, I've had several negative pregnancy tests, but I didn't give up. My husband and I went out and bought a couple of baby outfits, to have a point of contact for our faith. From time to time, I would look at them and thank God for my baby girl, even though things looked hopeless.

Wednesday, April 23, 2003, is a day in history I will never forget! I went to the doctor because I was feeling ill, and the result of my test were shocking! The doctor announced to me that I was pregnant. I was so overwhelmed, I cried. I knew God answers prayers, but at that time, I was not expecting to hear that news. We are so excited about what God is doing in our lives! God is so faithful!

When I read John 3:16, I personally know that For God so LOVED the Ware family that He gave! He gave us a new life and a promise that His Word is the same yesterday, today and forever. Trust God at His Word and don't give up on your prayers!

Monica Ware, Publisher & Owner of EVE

SALVATION

If you don't know Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, you need to! What's your excuse? Jesus died for your sins and there's nothing you can do to change His love for you. All you need to do is receive Him. You can't change your life, only God can do that for you!

You need to know that God loves you so much that He gave His very Best for you. Romans 8:32 says, "He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him, also freely give us all things?"

No matter what you're going through, know that God gave His Best for you. Forget about what you did last week, or ten years ago. Jesus died for your sins and that's the truth. Give your life to Jesus before it's too late! Romans 10:9,10 John 3:16 Phil. 4:13

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