A friend sent me this video, and I thought I would share it with you guys. It vividly depicts how easily we can be distracted and pulled away from walking with Jesus by the temptations that the world offers. Those choices can build, and before we know it, we can reach a point where we feel we are so far away from Jesus Christ that we are beyond help, that we are beyond redemption, a place where we can see no light or no hope. We can feel totally alone even when we are surrounded by people; no one cares or understands our situation. The reality is, however, that even when we are in that place - even when we have gone as far away or as low as we can go, that Jesus loves us. He loved us enough to come and die for us, so that our sins could be washed away by His blood. And He loves us enough to rescue us out of whatever situation we may have gotten ourselves into if we just turn and run to Him. Jesus is the answer. That voice that tells us that Jesus won't forgive us or love us after the things we have done is the voice of the devil - don't listen to him! Listen to the voice of truth - listen to Jesus; He is beckoning "Come to Me."
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It's Really that Simple
Do you know Jesus Christ as your personal Savior? If you don't, you can. The word of God says this:
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
(Romans 3:23)
None of us is perfect; most of us have done some bad things. In fact, regardless of what we have done, we all are born with a sin nature and we don't measure up to God's perfect standard of righteousness...
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(Romans 6:23)
Because we are all sinners, what we deserve is death, and if we do not repent and turn to God, that is what we will receive - an eternal spiritual death. We haven't done anything to earn God's favor; however, because He loves us, He has made a way for us to have eternal life...
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
(John 3:16-17)
God chose to send a perfect sacrifice, so that we could have a way to be close to Him. That perfect sacrifice is God's Son Jesus Christ. Jesus came to earth, lived, died on a cross, and was resurected after three days to provide a way for us to have a relationship with God...
If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
(Romans 10:9-10)
He wants a relationship with us, but he will not force us to against our will. We have to make a choice...
That choice is really simple. God has already done all of the work for us! If you feel God dealing with your heart, you could pray a simple prayer like this: "God, I know that I am a sinner. I want forgiveness for my sins. I believe, God, that Your Son Jesus Christ came to earth, lived, died, was resurected and lives again so that I could be saved. God, I give my life to you to do with as You wish. I want Jesus Christ to come in to my life and into my heart and save me. Amen." The words don't have to be exact, but your heart has to be sincere.
That's really all there is to it. It really is that simple.If you sincerely prayed that prayer, it is important for you to begin to grow in your relationship with Christ. Get a Bible, God's Word, and start to read - the book of John in the New Testament is a good place to start. Get in a good Bible-based church so you can fellowship with and be encouraged by other believers. Talk to God - that's what praying is all about - sharing your heart with God.
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
(Romans 3:23)
None of us is perfect; most of us have done some bad things. In fact, regardless of what we have done, we all are born with a sin nature and we don't measure up to God's perfect standard of righteousness...
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(Romans 6:23)
Because we are all sinners, what we deserve is death, and if we do not repent and turn to God, that is what we will receive - an eternal spiritual death. We haven't done anything to earn God's favor; however, because He loves us, He has made a way for us to have eternal life...
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
(John 3:16-17)
God chose to send a perfect sacrifice, so that we could have a way to be close to Him. That perfect sacrifice is God's Son Jesus Christ. Jesus came to earth, lived, died on a cross, and was resurected after three days to provide a way for us to have a relationship with God...
If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
(Romans 10:9-10)
He wants a relationship with us, but he will not force us to against our will. We have to make a choice...
That choice is really simple. God has already done all of the work for us! If you feel God dealing with your heart, you could pray a simple prayer like this: "God, I know that I am a sinner. I want forgiveness for my sins. I believe, God, that Your Son Jesus Christ came to earth, lived, died, was resurected and lives again so that I could be saved. God, I give my life to you to do with as You wish. I want Jesus Christ to come in to my life and into my heart and save me. Amen." The words don't have to be exact, but your heart has to be sincere.
That's really all there is to it. It really is that simple.If you sincerely prayed that prayer, it is important for you to begin to grow in your relationship with Christ. Get a Bible, God's Word, and start to read - the book of John in the New Testament is a good place to start. Get in a good Bible-based church so you can fellowship with and be encouraged by other believers. Talk to God - that's what praying is all about - sharing your heart with God.
1 comment:
THAT WAS THE MOST INSPIRING VIDEO THAT I HAVE SEEN I LOVE IT. I WANT TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT AT CHURCH..
BRIANA
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