You can. It's really simple. Do you know that we all are sinners?
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
So, now hear what the Bible says about sin.
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Don't quit now. Keep reading!
Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
That is pretty awesome that God loves us that much! Here comes the best and easiest part.
Romans 10:9-10 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. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
That is it! Tell Jesus that you know you are a sinner. Tell him you believe he is the son of God who was raised from the dead. And just believe! Jesus will change your life in a way you never thought possible.
If you prayed that prayer, share it with me! I would love to pray for you, too!
Carol,
This was an awesome post. It sort of reminds me of what we were talking about when we commit the same sin over and over it is like driving the nails into His hands all over again. It was great that your friend thought enough to hold you accountable and remind you of a scriptural lesson. May we all be friends that remember to do this instead of jumping in on each other’s pity parties.
Amy
Hmmmm. I read Matt.18. I thought I had forgiven her– but it was only words..it wasn’t from my heart.
Thank you, Cheri
Girl…..this spoke such truth to me today. You have no idea how timely it was in my life.
I’m off to read Matthew 18….
steph!
Good post. I love it when people pick out real life moments and tie them to faith filled living. It touches a chord in all of us.
I try to do the same thing in my blog at http://www.pastorcal.blogspot.com
Cal