God's love and hope in my life

I am thankful that I have eternal life because it's the hope that I will see Jesus' face one day and that I will get to hug my son in heaven again, that keeps me going every day.

My dad died when I was 2 years old. Growing up my mom was always busy making a living as a widow. I never heard the word " I love you" as a child. When I learned about God's love for me, I asked Him to show me how to love a God I couldn't see. At that moment He filled me with love for Him, and I was able to tell Him: "God, I love You!". At the same time, He showed me how to love other people. There's beauty in each person because God loves them.

Just as God showed me how to love Him, He affirmed to me that I have eternal life when I die. He promises in His Word that when we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and accept His forgiveness of sins, that He gives us the gift of eternal life in heaven. I look forward to heaven one day.