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	. \| the journey 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5 \| 6 2 Being at peace with God is not automatic, because by nature you are separated from God. This separation is the "something wrong" that is at the root of our selfishness, loneliness, and dark feelings. . Through many immoral and amoral acts, thoughts and attitudes, we continue to grieve the One Who cares for us most. That is all of us, no matter how moral and upright we may seem on the surface. If you search your own heart honestly, you already know this is true. This has caused a split between us and the One Who made us and loves us. This split is called sin. How Do We Know This? Isaiah 59:2 - Your iniquities [wrong doings] have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden His face from you. Romans 3:23, KJV - For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Psalm 53:2-3, NIV - God looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. Everyone has turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. Thankfully, there is a way out... >>>step 3: God's remedy - the cross>>> Teen7.Net Teen7.Net Teen7.Net Joey Cristina Copyright ©2002 Joey Cristina