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Why do you need to accept Jesus? You need to accept Jesus(or get saved) because we are all sinners, which means we have all broken God's commandments. Have you ever lied, stolen or desired to have something that did not belong to you? We all have at least lied a time or two in our lives. The Bible tells us in James 2:10 that if we break one of God's commandments, it is as if we have broken them all. Because we have broken God's commandments we are all in danger of Hell.
The greatest thing is that God wants to let you start over, he wants to help you, and he wants to guide you. God wants all his children to accept him, it’s just up to you to make the decision. We know that’s crazy, huh? But without free will God wouldn’t be able to demonstrate to you how much he loves you. Think about everything you’ve done wrong, how awesome is it that God will wash that clean all in one instance if you allow him to – all because he loves you so much and will never think about it again- never. We think that’s awesome, don’t you?
So okay I’m ready! How do I accept Christ?
Jesus is ready to come into your life. He's just waiting for you to ask him to. But how do you know how to invite him in, if you don't have any clue what to say? Well, you can let your heart lead you. God will hear you. He will know and understand what you mean, he knows your heart. But the bible does give us some "guidelines" so we can make sure we know we have really accepted Christ. Please know that the order of these are not important, but saying it and really meaning it is :)
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Believe : "That if you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9
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You must believe that without a doubt Jesus Christ is the son of the living God and that Jesus died on the cross for your sins. It’s not just enough for your parents to believe it, or for you to just say you believe it, but you must really believe it. You must believe it so much that if someone were to put you in jail if you said you believe it, that you would be willing to be put in jail.
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Confess : “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1:9
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The Bible says that we have all sinned and fell short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23) . Yes, this means even you!! You must admit to God that you are a sinner and confess to him your sins.
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Repent : “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord” Acts 3:19
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When you repent, you turn away from your sins (1 Thessalonians 1:9). This doesn’t mean you say, I’m sorry and do it again. This means you say you are sorry, you mean it, and you stop doing what you were doing. No one is perfect, God knows that, but if you are sinning and you know it, stop!!
What no formal prayer?
Why aren’t we giving you a prayer? Because this should be something from your heart, it shouldn’t be something we just write down, you recite, and call it done. Talk to God and tell him that you believe that Jesus is Lord and that he died for your sins. Let him know that you you confess of all of your sins and that you repent and want to turn away from all of your past sins . If you need to, go get your Bible, look at the verses we showed you, sit down and think about them. It won’t hurt to bad, we promise :) . When you pray be sure you include all the things above, whatever you do, make sure that you say what’s really in your heart. He’s listening; he’s just waiting for you to let him in and he will guide you.
What's next?
If you have accepted Christ for the first time or you have rededicated yourself to him please tell me about it so that we, my husband and I, can welcome you into our family, your new family, a believer and love of Jesus Christ!!!
Also, if you need someone to pray with never hesitate to let us know that as well.
Please feel free to send a letter to us at 77 Evans Road Hendersonville NC 28739.
Phone at 828-693-7905.
We would love to hear your story of how Christ has opened your door!
http://anointedyouth.org/knowGod/accept.php The text above was taken from this site that we find to be profound.
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Matthew 18:19 "Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 21:22 "And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."
Mark 11:24 "Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted you.
Luke 11:9 "So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
John 14:13 "Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
John 15:7 "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
John 15:16 "You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you.
John 16:23 "In that day you will not question Me about anything. Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask the Father for anything in My name, He will give it to you.
James 1:5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
1 John 3:22 and whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight.
1 John 5:14 This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. (NASB ©1995)
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The Lord and I are writing a book
about Miracles, and
How to See With Eyes Of Christ...
Have you ever wanted to hear
about How Christ Works?
Do you ever think, the proof is in the pudding?
Well, Jesus is Real,
He has Worked in My Life
and so I am writing this book to spread those stories and
to help others to be able to
See and Recognize
How He Works!
I would love to hear
Your Miracle Story!
I will consider and pray over all stories submitted. Those chosen will have a painting done specifically about each story and be included in the book.
If you do not mind your name being in print then let me know that as well as please provide a royalty free letter of permission. If you would prefer I use an anonymous name please let me know that too. I will contact you for further information in the midst
of painting your story.
This book is to inspire others, to encourage believers, and finally to draw those who want to know Christ closer to Him
by reminding us all to see with
Eyes of Christ.
I look to having the book completed hopefully by summer of 2010.
It all depends on how fast
God brings me the stories
He wants included and
shows me how to paint them.
Please send stories to the address at the bottom left.
Thank you and God bless!
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