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Nothing replaces relationships with other people. We were created to express love, to exchange communication, to be creative, to be connected to other people, and to creation. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a great joy to be able to see the wonders of nature – in the heavens, on earth, in the sea, in people – and it’s crucial to recognize the richness that God has placed in each of us. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When we express what is inside us, it is a gift that we share with others, and our joy is a form of fulfillment. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know the expression: ‘Like father, like son’. Children reflect what they learn, first of all from their parents. And taking this example, we see it in Jesus Christ – who came to show us The Father. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine the great adventure of getting to know God in a profound way, having the experience of realizing how He is communicating with you, throughout your life, every day. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding that ‘those words’, ‘that experience’, ‘that gift’ – like the little heart you see on the slice of bread in the photo above (a gift from my Father)… – are for you, because they impact you in a profound way, inside you, they strengthen you and light up your eyes, making you smile… <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

…and you are inspired to move forward with confidence. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all want to be loved, and unique, and special – and we are! And we need to feel safe, directed, protected, inspired and capable – that we have the resources to live life freely, and without fear. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s an achievement. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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‘But he who listens to me shall dwell securely, and shall be free from the fear of evil.’ Proverbs 1:33 ACF Bible online<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

So… How do we know The Father?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We can start with: What is God’s will?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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‘For I have not spoken of myself, but the Father who sent me has given me a commandment about what I should say and what I should speak. And I know that his commandment is eternal life. Therefore, whatever I say, I say as the Father has said to me.’ John 12:49-50 ACF Bible online<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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‘And this is eternal life, that they may know you alone to be the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.’ John 17:3 ACF Bible online<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Knowing The Father begins with the salvation of our souls, by faith, through the sacrifice of His Son, who gave His own life for each one of us. For through this great gift, He connects us to The Father! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is sin that separates humanity from The Father, so the life that Christ gave for us rescues us from this condition and we belong to Him again. Free of charge, freeing us from this guilt and loneliness! <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

He loved us before, but we were all born apart from Him. And when we receive this ‘greatest gift in the world’, we truly begin a completely new life. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although you are aware of good and evil, of the existence of God, and you want to rest and ‘go to heaven’, nothing can replace accepting the salvation that Jesus bought for you with His life…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From this surrender, if you so decide, like a little one coming to The Father, your new life begins, in His Presence, and you begin to learn everything anew: the colors become vivid, you appreciate all the seasons, you value all forms of life, even the most fragile and almost unseen. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flavors are better, the people are different and new dreams will emerge, because you now have a little seed of light in your heart, which you need to nurture with lots of water and love. And by following this new nature of yours, you will feel peace, you will do ‘good works’ as it is written, in a natural way, and you will shine brighter and brighter. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The way to have confidence in your relationship with God The Father is to know how good He is, the characteristics of His nature. Throughout my experience I have learned how important a person’s name is. In fact, God’s name has many variations, which show all that He is. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I’ll share a few examples: <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jehovah-Shalom – The Lord Is Peace; Jehovah-Ahavah – The Lord Is Love; Jehovah-Tsedek – The Lord Is Justice; Jehovah-Chesed – The Lord Is Merciful<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

So, even if you don’t have the company of brothers like you see the disciples had with The Lord Jesus, and the sent ‘Apostles’ with more disciples, the main thing is to have The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. You will be part of the great family of God The Father on earth and in heaven, you will be aware of the presence of angels, you will meet brothers and sisters throughout your life, and you will experience unique moments in the midst of nature. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything begins with an inner decision. That’s why the inner life – God’s touch at the center of your being – begins with an encounter between you and the One who has loved you forever and ever. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you get to know your new person and life, and begin to learn directly from The Father through the Word He left us, in which Christ teaches us abundantly, you will see that you are no longer the same person, and your life will bear new fruit, like when spring blossoms, vibrant with life. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Holy Spirit will be your wonderful Friend, He will teach you how to understand what The Bible wants to tell you, because The Word reveals Himself to you in a unique and personal way. You will know The Father in this way, and you will know yourself. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll know what to do with your life, because you’ll learn everything you need. You can always count on your Father. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nothing replaces relationships with other people. We were created to express love, to exchange communication, to be creative, to be connected to other people, and to creation. It’s a great joy to be able to see the wonders of nature – in the heavens, on earth, in the sea, in people – and it’s crucial to recognize the richness that God has placed in each of us. When we express what is inside us, it is a gift that we share with others, and our joy is a form of fulfillment. We know the expression: ‘Like father, like son’. Children reflect what they learn, first of all from their parents. And taking this example, we see it in Jesus Christ – who came to show us The Father. Imagine the great adventure of getting to know God in a profound way, having the experience of realizing how He is communicating with you, throughout your life, every day. Understanding that ‘those words’, ‘that experience’, ‘that gift’ – like the little heart you see on the slice of bread in the photo above (a gift from my Father)… – are for you, because they impact you in a profound way, inside you, they strengthen you and light up your eyes, making you smile… …and you are inspired to move forward with confidence. We all want to be loved, and unique, and special – and we are! And we need to feel safe, directed, protected, inspired and capable – that we have the resources to live life freely, and without fear. That’s an achievement. ‘But he who listens to me shall dwell securely, and shall be free from the fear of evil.’ Proverbs 1:33 ACF Bible online So… How do we know The Father? We can start with: What is God’s will? ‘For I have not spoken of myself, but the Father who sent me has given me a commandment about what I should say and what I should speak. And I know that his commandment is eternal life. Therefore, whatever I say, I say as the Father has said to me.’ John 12:49-50 ACF Bible online ‘And this is eternal life, that they may know you alone to be the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.’ John 17:3 ACF Bible online Knowing The Father begins with the salvation of our souls, by faith, through the sacrifice of His Son, who gave His own life for each one of us. For through this great gift, He connects us to The Father! It is sin that separates humanity from The Father, so the life that Christ gave for us rescues us from this condition and we belong to Him again. Free of charge, freeing us from this guilt and loneliness! He loved us before, but we were all born apart from Him. And when we receive this ‘greatest gift in the world’, we truly begin a completely new life. Although you are aware of good and evil, of the existence of God, and you want to rest and ‘go to heaven’, nothing can replace accepting the salvation that Jesus bought for you with His life… From this surrender, if you so decide, like a little one coming to The Father, your new life begins, in His Presence, and you begin to learn everything anew: the colors become vivid, you appreciate all the seasons, you value all forms of life, even the most fragile and almost unseen. The flavors are better, the people are different and new dreams will emerge, because you now have a little seed of light in your heart, which you need to nurture with lots of water and love. And by following this new nature of yours, you will feel peace, you will do ‘good works’ as it is written, in a natural way, and you will shine brighter and brighter. The way to have confidence in your relationship with God The Father is to know how good He is, the characteristics of His nature. Throughout my experience I have learned how important a person’s name is. In fact, God’s name has many variations, which show all that He is. I’ll share a few examples: Jehovah-Shalom – The Lord Is Peace; Jehovah-Ahavah – The Lord Is Love; Jehovah-Tsedek – The Lord Is Justice; Jehovah-Chesed – The Lord Is Merciful So, even if you don’t have the company of brothers like you see the disciples had with The Lord Jesus, and the sent ‘Apostles’ with more disciples, the main thing is to have The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. You will be part of the great family of God The Father on earth and in heaven, you will be aware of the presence of angels, you will meet brothers and sisters throughout your life, and you will experience unique moments in the midst of nature. Everything begins with an inner decision. That’s why the inner life – God’s touch at the center of your being – begins with an encounter between you and the One who has loved you forever and ever. When you get to know your new person and life, and begin to learn directly from The Father through the Word He left us, in which Christ teaches us abundantly, you will see that you are no longer the same person, and your life will bear new fruit, like when spring blossoms, vibrant with life. The Holy Spirit will be your wonderful Friend, He will teach you how to understand what The Bible wants to tell you, because The Word reveals Himself to you in a unique and personal way. You will know The Father in this way, and you will know yourself. You’ll know what to do with your life, because you’ll learn everything you need. 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Although you are aware of good and evil, of the existence of God, and you want to rest and ‘go to heaven’, nothing can replace accepting the salvation that Jesus bought for you with His life… From this surrender, if you so decide, like a little one coming to The Father, your new life begins, in His Presence, and you begin to learn everything anew: the colors become vivid, you appreciate all the seasons, you value all forms of life, even the most fragile and almost unseen. The flavors are better, the people are different and new dreams will emerge, because you now have a little seed of light in your heart, which you need to nurture with lots of water and love. And by following this new nature of yours, you will feel peace, you will do ‘good works’ as it is written, in a natural way, and you will shine brighter and brighter. The way to have confidence in your relationship with God The Father is to know how good He is, the characteristics of His nature. 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Understanding that ‘those words’, ‘that experience’, ‘that gift’ – like the little heart you see on the slice of bread in the photo above (a gift from my Father)… – are for you, because they impact you in a profound way, inside you, they strengthen you and light up your eyes, making you smile… …and you are inspired to move forward with confidence. We all want to be loved, and unique, and special – and we are! And we need to feel safe, directed, protected, inspired and capable – that we have the resources to live life freely, and without fear. That’s an achievement. ‘But he who listens to me shall dwell securely, and shall be free from the fear of evil.’ Proverbs 1:33 ACF Bible online So… How do we know The Father? We can start with: What is God’s will? ‘For I have not spoken of myself, but the Father who sent me has given me a commandment about what I should say and what I should speak. And I know that his commandment is eternal life. Therefore, whatever I say, I say as the Father has said to me.’ John 12:49-50 ACF Bible online ‘And this is eternal life, that they may know you alone to be the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.’ John 17:3 ACF Bible online Knowing The Father begins with the salvation of our souls, by faith, through the sacrifice of His Son, who gave His own life for each one of us. For through this great gift, He connects us to The Father! It is sin that separates humanity from The Father, so the life that Christ gave for us rescues us from this condition and we belong to Him again. Free of charge, freeing us from this guilt and loneliness! He loved us before, but we were all born apart from Him. And when we receive this ‘greatest gift in the world’, we truly begin a completely new life. Although you are aware of good and evil, of the existence of God, and you want to rest and ‘go to heaven’, nothing can replace accepting the salvation that Jesus bought for you with His life… From this surrender, if you so decide, like a little one coming to The Father, your new life begins, in His Presence, and you begin to learn everything anew: the colors become vivid, you appreciate all the seasons, you value all forms of life, even the most fragile and almost unseen. The flavors are better, the people are different and new dreams will emerge, because you now have a little seed of light in your heart, which you need to nurture with lots of water and love. And by following this new nature of yours, you will feel peace, you will do ‘good works’ as it is written, in a natural way, and you will shine brighter and brighter. The way to have confidence in your relationship with God The Father is to know how good He is, the characteristics of His nature. Throughout my experience I have learned how important a person’s name is. In fact, God’s name has many variations, which show all that He is. I’ll share a few examples: Jehovah-Shalom – The Lord Is Peace; Jehovah-Ahavah – The Lord Is Love; Jehovah-Tsedek – The Lord Is Justice; Jehovah-Chesed – The Lord Is Merciful So, even if you don’t have the company of brothers like you see the disciples had with The Lord Jesus, and the sent ‘Apostles’ with more disciples, the main thing is to have The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. You will be part of the great family of God The Father on earth and in heaven, you will be aware of the presence of angels, you will meet brothers and sisters throughout your life, and you will experience unique moments in the midst of nature. Everything begins with an inner decision. That’s why the inner life – God’s touch at the center of your being – begins with an encounter between you and the One who has loved you forever and ever. When you get to know your new person and life, and begin to learn directly from The Father through the Word He left us, in which Christ teaches us abundantly, you will see that you are no longer the same person, and your life will bear new fruit, like when spring blossoms, vibrant with life. The Holy Spirit will be your wonderful Friend, He will teach you how to understand what The Bible wants to tell you, because The Word reveals Himself to you in a unique and personal way. You will know The Father in this way, and you will know yourself. You’ll know what to do with your life, because you’ll learn everything you need. 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