Salvation is a gift from GOD. It's not something that can be earned from good works, water baptism, going to church or being a good person. It's purely through the acknowledgment that we are sinners who are in need of salvation. Then through repentance of sins,  confession and belief in Jesus Christ the Son of God and the acceptance of His death, burial and resurrection -- that beautiful and powerful sacrifice for our sins; that we will have life everlasting in Him.


There is so much I don't know but what I do know is this...
There is a GOD who is the Creator of the heavens and the earth and HE LOVES YOU! Here's how much: John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Here's what else I know...
Sin separates us from GOD on earth and for eternity but Jesus' shed blood reconciles us to the Father if we believe. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.  Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord.  Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

The beginning of my life in Christ
The day I surrendered my heart to Jesus I was 12 yrs old at church with my Grandparents. The message of Salvation penetrated my heart that day. Thinking of how Jesus is the son of God and was crucified, died, buried and resurrected by the Father for my sins blew me away almost literally. I found myself out of the pew, saying excuse me to my Grandmother and going down the isle to surrender my life to my Savior. The reality that Jesus alone offers forgiveness for sin. He offers redemption, reconciliation to God the Father and eternal life to me a sinner who can not save myself, sent me flying into His arms. What love He's shown!

Now, here's a critical point, although I became a Christian that day it wasn't until later in life that the revelation hit me that Jesus is not just my Savior, He's my LORD. I lived so many years unhappy, hurt and angry from my childhood -- having to hide behind false smiles and labels, and making unwise decisions based on the lack of realization that I was truly worth being loved... and if not for JESUS I wouldn't be here now!  Surrendering to His love brought me peace, comfort and joy during difficult times and still does!

1. Share this with other Christians
2. Get a Bible you can understand and start with the book of John and then read the Bible and live it.
3. Pray daily and often and don't be so concerned about the words, be more concerned about the motivation in your heart.
4. Find a good Bible based church and connect with fellow Christians.
5. Remember that it's a process of growing in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord so be patient in your new life journey and surround yourself with people who can support you and help you.