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Scripture is primarily a Love Letter from the Father rather than a rule book to learn and obey.

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God created us to thrive in His creation.

He gave us a few guidelines for your own good - not to bind us to law but to protect us from harm.

He had set up creation with natural laws and consequences for their violation.

There were Spiritual laws to be followed as well to help us avoid calamity with the unseen.

He cared about our wellbeing as a loving Father.

Sadly we blew it and ended up living in a giant mess of religion and rules rather than Love and understanding.

So He sent His Word in living form to demonstrate His Love and Wisdom, but our lives had become so twisted that we hated Him and rejected His message.

This did not change His love for us one tiny bit - the invitation to walk in life with Him still stands.

You want a blessed life? Then listen to the Fathers love letter and let it guide you in Truth and Peace.

Fire your doubts and questions upstairs and watch what happens.

This is not to suggest walking in this way with Him is always an easy life - and many prefer their own foolish ways.

Yet His invitation still stands -

Jeremiah 6:16
This is what the Lord says: “Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find a resting place for your souls.

Hearing His livIng, loving, Word personally and directly was always the plan leading to peace beyond belief.