God loves you so much, just as you are right now. There’s nothing you can do to make Him love you more or less. Because of that love, He sent His Son, Jesus, to die to pay the penalty for the sin that separates us from Him. And then He was resurrected — He came back to life as the ultimate victory over sin and death.

“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12

Salvation is a gift from God, and it cannot be earned through our own efforts. You accept this gift by placing your faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus and choosing to live your life according to His Word. If you’ve been living apart from God and you’re ready to receive the gift of salvation and commit your life to Him, you can do that right now, wherever you are.

If you’re ready to take this step, then pray the prayer below. There’s nothing special about these particular words, so feel free to make them your own. What’s important is that you’re acknowledging your genuine need for God, your belief in Jesus, and making a commitment to Him.

Heavenly Father,

I come to you as a sinner in need of a Savior.
I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior of the world.
Today, I make Jesus the Lord of my life.
I believe He died so I could be forgiven and rose again to give me life.
I receive this new life. This is my new beginning. I am a child of God.

Amen.

When you make the decision to follow Christ, you get a new beginning. You’re not just a better version of yourself; you’re a new creation! Whatever has held you back or felt like a cycle of bondage or shame for you, there’s healing and freedom in Christ. As a follower of Jesus, you’re no longer walking through life alone. You have God’s presence with you every step of the way.