Heaven???

I desire to write about this topic, realizing that there may be many people that may come across it and try to contradict it or who will disagree with what I am saying but I have restricted my true self for too long now and now I must talk. Since the age of 6 years old, my family and I began attending an Apostolic Church in Riverbank, CA. I was baptized of my own accord in the name of Jesus Christ like the bible says we should (Acts 2:38). Since then, I continued to go to church and have been for my entire life. However, at around the age of 13 I stopped growing spiritually. I was not fulfilling my duties as both a chrisitan and as a son of God (2nd Timothy 4:1-2) I started becoming more leniant with myself and my walk with God. The music I listened to was not music that praised God. It was filled with curse words and violence. I didn't read my Bible or fast. I didn't include God in my daily life and I didn't even invite my friends to church anymore. I wasn't ashamed of my religion, because if I was asked, I would immediately respond "I am a christian" but it it is now embarrassing to me that I had to be asked in order for people to find out. I mean, we are supposed to be the light of the world! (Matthew 5:14-16) It should be obvious that we are christians! Over the past two years I have started getting closer to God again and it is time to start talking about this stuff. The end of days is near guys! There is no time to be flirting with sin or dealing with the things of God halfways. It's not enough to be nice and say "oh I don't drink or smoke and I'm a good person, that's all I need". it's not even enough to say "oh i'm spiritual and i take the best from all religions" The fact of the matter is, it takes a lot to go to heaven. One must repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and understand that He is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6) and live according to HIS word. Many times, the difficult part for people is figuring out if He is real or not. Are we just a bunch of lunatics? Let me tell you something, He is definitely REAL!!! I have seen people that have been healed from cancer that go back to the doctor the next day and are surprised about how suddenly there is nothing there! I've seen people who were completely lost in gangs and drugs and violence (people who killed!) start crying like children and turn over their life to God. I've even seen people who were demon possessed (because yes, the devil exists too) be liberated by the spirit of God. When you see those types of things, there is no room for doubt. Aside from that, God has also blessed me with the ability to speak in other tongues (Acts 2:4). There would be no need for me to lie about this stuff to everyone. Trust me, if this was a lie, I would be the first one to step away from it and not tell anyone to get into it, but it has proven to be the most real thing in my life! To have a God that is always there for me no matter how many times i may fall, that can do all things if i just ask (Luke 11:9). A loving God and merciful God that wants to be there for you too! He died for YOU on the cross.(Romans 6:23) Through God's mercy, you don't have to pay or suffer from the mistakes you've made! You just have to let Him work with you and repent and give your life to Him. Mark my words, it will only get better (John 10:10) To those who have already given your life to God, I would like to encourage you to keep growing! Don't let the trials of life get in your way! God is on your side and with Him, nothing can stop you! (Isaiah 54:17) Look around you. Our morals are gone, trouble is everywhere, nothing is sacred. It is obvious that this is the LAST generation and that undoubtedly God is coming soon!!! I am excited, and I hope that you are prepared! I have a lot to improve on, but with God's help, I'll be going home soon :)