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How do I accept Jesus as my Savior?

Do you want to know God?

Do you yearn to experience the Lord’s comforting presence, power, and wisdom? That’s good, because God loves you and wants to have a personal relationship with you forever.

The problem is . . .

. . . one thing separates you from a relationship with God — sin. You and I sin whenever we fail to live by the Lord’s holy standard. In fact, Romans 3:23 says:

“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

Furthermore, Romans 6:23 explains that the penalty for sin is death — separation from God in hell forever:

"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

No matter how hard we try, we cannot save ourselves or get rid of our sins. We can’t earn our way to heaven by being good, going to church, or being baptized:

"For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that salvation is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast." ~ Ephesians 2:8-9

Understanding how helpless we are because of our sins, God sent His only Son, Jesus, to save us.

Jesus Christ lived a perfect, sinless life, and then died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins:

"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." ~ Romans 5:8

Three days later, He rose from the dead — showing that He had triumphed over sin and death once and for all.

So how can you know God?

It all starts with accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Jesus Christ provides a relationship with the Father and eternal life through His death on the cross and resurrection:

"For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life." ~ Romans 5:10

Romans 10:9 promises:

“If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”

If you have not yet begun your personal relationship with God, understand that the One who created you loves you no matter who you are or what you’ve done. He wants you to experience the profound depth of His care.

Therefore, tell God that you are willing to trust Him for salvation. You can tell Him in your own words or use this simple prayer:

"Lord Jesus, I ask You to forgive my sins and save me from eternal separation from God. By faith, I accept Your work and death on the cross as sufficient payment for my sins. Thank You for providing the way for me to know You and to have a relationship with my heavenly Father. Through faith in You, I have eternal life. Thank You also for hearing my prayers and loving me unconditionally. Please give me the strength, wisdom, and determination to walk in the center of Your will. In Jesus’ name, amen."

If you have just prayed this prayer, congratulations!

You have received Christ as your Savior and have made the best decision you will ever make — one that will change your life forever! Please let us know by emailing us at [e-mail] so we can rejoice with you.We know you will have questions about your new relationship with Jesus, and we want to help. Begin your new journey with God by clicking here to learn more about your new relationship with Him.

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