Heaven Starts Now
"We need serious application of Scripture to our lives right now so that we can begin to live the life of heaven right now, not just to get to heaven."
This quote from Bishop Mike Byrnes is where the title of this book by Fr. John Riccardo comes from: Heaven Starts Now: Becoming a Saint Day by Day.
Fr. Riccardo takes seven areas that we grapple with in our lives every day and shares what Scripture says about them, so that we can begin to grow in Christ and surrender to the transformation of our hearts and minds.
The seven areas are:
- Forgiveness
- Fear & Anxiety
- Suffering
- Greed
- Surrender
- Praise and Worship
- The Primacy of Love
Many of us wonder what God's will for our lives is . . . or we may know, but have not been able to say "yes" to His will, holding on to our own.
1 Thessalonians 4:3: "For this is the will of God - your sanctification." Paul, in this scripture passage, is telling us that God's will for us is to become a saint. That's the plan. So, what is your plan for achieving sainthood? If you don't have plan now, what is it going to look like or what could it look like? Fr. Riccardo shares some ways to get started.
If you have a desire in your heart to pursue holiness, this book is a great resource to put your plan in place so that you too can begin to live the abundant life that is promised in Christ.