Get rid of the facts and give me the TRUTH!

For some reason I find myself getting so caught up in trying to do everything right so that I can go to heaven, while I totally miss the real truth: The only way we are going to get to heaven is by faith in Jesus and His sacrifice for us. I guess that's what it boils down to. Last night I sat in the kitchen with my cell phone on the table, and as I began to wonder about why things were so miserable for me, a thought came to my mind. "Brandon, I don't want the things you have, I want you!" As I layed down to go to sleep that night, the real truth came down hard and began to press upon my mind the importance of knowing Jesus as a personal friend, otherwise, all I am doing is trying to follow the rules so that I can get to heaven (which never ever works.) See the story of the rich young ruler to find out for yourself. That man wanted to follow Jesus, but He had no real relationship with him, so when God asked him to give his things up, he turned away. With men following God is impossible, BUT WITH GOD, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. :)