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In modern times everything has gotten easier and faster. We want things "on demand," order things directly to our house, and even can call cars to come to pick us up through our phones. If we have to wait on the phone to talk to a real person or wait in a line at the supermarket, it can negatively affect our mood! How spoiled have we become? Does God not patiently wait for all of us, even if it is on our dying day? Of course he does, and for Him the reward is much less than it is for us. Our reward for going to Him, regardless of how long it may take us: eternal life!All people are worthy of salvation in the eyes of the Lord. Even murderers, sentenced to death row, awaiting their execution, can draw comfort knowing that they can be redeemed. This is the power of Christ. Think of Christ’s crucifixion and the story of the penitent thief (Luke 23:32-43). The criminal asks Jesus, as they are on the crosses, for forgiveness, to which Jesus replies: "Amen I say to you today you will be with me in Paradise." (Luke 23:43)No matter your situation, no matter what you have done, no matter what you will do, no matter when, if you seek God and ask for forgiveness, you will be redeemed. It may not be instantaneous as we want everything to be in modern society, but everlasting life is certainly worth the wait!Prayer:Lord, please hear my short prayer: I long for the day that I can say to you as Christ said on the cross. "Amen I say to you today you will be with me in Paradise." Praise be to God!