Knowing Jesus is the best decision a person can make. You do not need a college degree to get to know Him. You do not need to be rich or famous to be His friend. You do not need to be perfect or even quit all your bad habits to come to Him. You can simply come to Him just the way you are right now. He said, "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest . . . for My yoke is easy and My burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30)

 

God wants you to accept His free gift of salvation. 2 Peter 3:9 says that, "The Lord is not slack concerning His promise . . . but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." He wants to be a Father to you, to give you love, wisdom, and blessings, so you can live a successful life.

 

These are the steps you will need to take in order to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ:

 

Step 1: Realize Realize and admit that you are a sinner. Recognize that you will never be able to do enough to earn God's forgiveness for your sin, and that He wants you to accept it as His gift to you. (Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23)

Step 2: Believe Believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that He loves you enough to have died for you. Believe that His death guarantees your forgiveness and eternal life. (John 3:16; Acts 16:30-31)

Step 3: Repent Repent of your sins. Ask God to forgive you and because of Jesus’ death on the Cross, He will. Then, sincerely choose to turn away from sinful thoughts, words and actions. (Acts 3:19; 1 John 1:1)

Step 4: Open Open your heart to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Accept His love for you and decide to let Him be in charge of your life. (Romans 10:9-10; Revelation 3:20)