Start at the beginning - repost

Sometimes we want things really really badly. But, even when it comes to the things of God, we've got to start at the right place. It's a heart-issue.

If we want grace we begin by loving God. That produces humility, and humility brings grace (Proverbs 3:34).

If we want financial security we begin by loving people. That leads us to giving and giving secures our receiving (Luke 6:38).

If we want a guarantee of eternal life, we begin by loving God and loving people.

From the Gospel of Luke...

"And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, 'Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?'
He said to him, 'What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?'
So he answered and said, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself’” (Luke 10:25-27).

Start at the beginning. Love God. Love people. The rest will take care of itself.