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PEOPLE NEED GOD

You know the truth? People need God. And they know they need him. Even those who appear and act like they don't need him, know this. If you doubt me, wait till the 31st of December, a few minutes to 12 midnight. And suddenly you find every church, no matter how big or small filled with people. Many of those with folks who may never have been in one 364 of the 365 days that year.

And the rationale is simple. To begin the year "WITH GOD". At the very least in a church. Many of them even go further by making sure their first spending is done in church, giving an offering - an insurance policy of some sort.

They may later return to their folly, Partying and living for themselves through out the year! But those first few moments of the year, they have to "spend with God"
This is what being religious typically looks like. It seeks to use God to achieve personal interests and goals. Whereas relationship is a love affair, seeking to be used of him to achieve his will and plans.

Why have him for a few minutes when you can enjoy him 2-4-7 hours, 3-6-5 days? He wants you on the 31st of December, the days following, and for the rest of eternity.

This Christmas and the New year, make him your priority. Because you really do need him, forever.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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