Lots of Soccer Matches in Heaven

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 i'm on my way to heaven because i'm following the voice and trying to walk behind the footsteps of the Good Shepherd.  When i get to heaven, my eternal reward may not be as great as anybody else's but i'll accept my role given to me by my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  The realization is coming to me.  It's taken quite some time as i've traveled along so many paths and routes that were wrong.  i may finally be on the correct narrow way and even now i'm still slipping off now and then.  i get angry at my fellow man.  i let pride get in the way still and i tend to hold onto a rebellious nature, but i thank the Lord because He bears with me.  He loves me unconditionally and doesn't expect me to be perfect.  i thank God that He is putting a reconstructed heart inside me and that i am more willing than ever to have Him calling the shots.  

i love the World Cup competition because one important thing i notice is the thankful demeanor of many of the world's player toward Jesus.  That makes me happy because now i believe there'll be lots of soccer matches in heaven!  For every beast of the forest is Mine, And the cattle on a thousand hills.  I know all the birds of the mountains, And the wild beasts of the fields are Mine.  If I were hungry, I would not tell you; For the world is Mine, and all its fullness. --[Psalm 50: 10-12]

There are no religious or spiritual leaders to whom i will commit.  i am seeking the truth and knowledge and wisdom with a lowly heart.  i pray for Your guidance and Your light through Your word.  Teach me to bring every man's teaching to the test of Scripture.  Teach me the way to divine enlightenment.  You know my heart, my character, my life history.  In Jesus's name.

Amen


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