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Experiencing Eternal Life Here on Earth
When my father passed away I cried so much some days I had to pray that I would stop crying because my eyes could physically not handle any more tears. I missed my dad so much. I began to wonder a lot about heaven. I wanted to find out more about it.
I remembered that Jesus came from God the Father in heaven and returned there after His earthly life. I figured I could find out more about heaven by listening to what Jesus had to say about it since He came from heaven. So I began reading the four accounts of His life and teachings in the Bible. It was amazing! Each time I read with a willingness to learn, God would help me to see something new about heaven.
Jesus said, “Now this is eternal life: that they may know the only true God, and your Son whom you sent.” (John 17:3) I can enjoy a full life here on earth by knowing God in a personal way! Eight years after my dad’s death, I am still reading and considering Jesus’ words and I am finding comfort in knowing God as my Father in heaven. I am discovering that eternal life starts here and now with knowing God in this life. After I die, my eternal life will continue in heaven forever because I will continue to know God better and better as I see Him face to face.
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