Life may not be as simple as you once thought. For instance, by
now you have probably discovered that all roads do not lead to God. Well there
is good news for those who are at this crossroad. The Bible offers a new
life, one filled with purpose, fulfillment, and acceptance. It is a new start. And the steps are
simple:
1. recognize that you are a sinner.
First you must admit your spiritual
need: “There is none righteous, no, not one” [Romans 3:10]. We can’t make
excuses or blame others or our circumstances for our actions. “For all have
sinned and fall short of the Glory of God” [Romans 3:23]
2. recognize that Jesus Christ died on the
Cross for you.
“For
Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might
bring us to God…” [1 Peter 3:18]. Jesus paid the price for your sin. The
Apostle Paul said, “…the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in
the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me” [Galatians 2:20].
3. repent of your sins.
The word “repent” means “to change your
direction.” The Bible tells us, “Repent therefore and be converted, that your
sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence
of the Lord” [Acts 3:19]. God tells us to repent. You must be willing to
turn away from the things that displease God.
4. accept Jesus as your Savior.
Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who
labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” [Matthew 11:28]. It is
essential that you come to Jesus as you are. Don’t Try to “clean up your life”
before you come to God. Instead, receive Him and allow Him to do the
“cleansing.” Jesus said, “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the
one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out” [John 6:37]
If you are at a point in your life where you are ready to do those four basic steps, then let me help you with a simple prayer you can pray. Understand that there is no magic in the prayer itself. But, if you are sincere as you pray, then God will do something great in your life. He will go from just being God, to being your God. He will be like a Father to you.
Prayer:
God, I realize that I am a sinner and that I will never get good enough to earn Your love for me. The only hope I have is Jesus. He died on the cross for me and paid for all the sins that I ever did. Please forgive me for doing all the things that I have done. I willingly become one of Your children, and accept the fact that Jesus is Lord. Jesus, will You be my Savior? Thank You for forgiving me of my sin and alowing me to become one of Your children.
If you did the above things, then you have just become a Christian. You have always been loved by God, now you get to know that love more deeply.
Leave a comment, and I will pray for you.
If you are at a point in your life where you are ready to do those four basic steps, then let me help you with a simple prayer you can pray. Understand that there is no magic in the prayer itself. But, if you are sincere as you pray, then God will do something great in your life. He will go from just being God, to being your God. He will be like a Father to you.
Prayer:
God, I realize that I am a sinner and that I will never get good enough to earn Your love for me. The only hope I have is Jesus. He died on the cross for me and paid for all the sins that I ever did. Please forgive me for doing all the things that I have done. I willingly become one of Your children, and accept the fact that Jesus is Lord. Jesus, will You be my Savior? Thank You for forgiving me of my sin and alowing me to become one of Your children.
If you did the above things, then you have just become a Christian. You have always been loved by God, now you get to know that love more deeply.
Leave a comment, and I will pray for you.
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