God loves us. Jesus died for us. This is a gift from God. We don't have to do anything to EARN it! All we have to do is accept it! We don't have to DO anything! Isn't that wonderful? All we need do is make the decision to accept this wonderful gift. Like any other gift, it does not belong to us unless we accept it. To accept it, we need to BELIEVE in Him. Belief and acceptance of God's salvation through Jesus Christ is the ONLY action required on our part.
God has made our salvation easy for us! The hard part's been taken care of almost 2000 years ago by Jesus through his death on the cross. He does not want to make our salvation complicated or difficult so that only a few can attain it! He made it simple for ALL to attain, because He LOVES ALL OF US!
The acceptance of God's perfect gift can be totally private! You do NOT need to stand up in front of hundreds of strangers and profess your belief to accept it. Of course, you can do so, if you feel so inclined, but even if you are home alone at your computer, you can accept this most awesome gift RIGHT NOW! Here's all you need to do:
1. Tell God that you know you've sinned, you are sorry for those sins, but you realize
there isn't anything YOU can do to make them go away.
2. Tell God that you BELIEVE that He gave his Son to die on the cross for your sins.
3. Tell God that you ACCEPT His wonderful gift of forgiveness.
4. Thank God for sacrificing His Son for you and the world.
5. Ask Jesus to come in to your heart and in to your life.
Close this simple prayer with: "In Jesus' name, Amen".
God asks that we make our requests in His Son's name, since it is through Him that we are saved, forgiven of our sins and then able to commune with God the Father. That's it!! You've done it!! If you have done the above with sincerity in your heart, you are now a Christian! Congratulations! You have just made the HUGEST decision of your life!! Not only within this body, but for eternity! That is awesome! The Holy Spirit has entered your heart and will ALWAYS be there to help you along your new journey. Read, learn and pray as much as you can to learn what God's will is for your earthly life. You are not now perfect, just forgiven and saved for eternity!
God Bless You!
