Palace Ave.We have to put out faith in God.
Only 3 very simple words are needed:
You have to ask God to forgive you for all the things you have done wrong and turn from everything which you know is wrong in your life. This is what the Bible means by 'repentance'.
We believe that Jesus died for us on the cross. You need to thank him for dying for you and for the offer of his free gift of forgiveness, freedom and his Spirit.
God will never force his way into our lives. You need to accept his gift and invite him to come and live within you by his spirit.
If you would like to have a relationship with God and you are ready to say these three things, then there is a very simple prayer which you can pray:
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Lord Jesus Christ, I am sorry for all the things I have done wrong in my life (take a few moments to ask his forgiveness for anything particular that is on your conscience). Please forgive me. I now turn from everything which I know is wrong. Thank you that you died on the cross for me so that I could be forgiven and set free. Thank you that you offer me forgiveness and the gift of your Spirit. I now receive that gift. Please come into my life by your Holy Spirit to be with me forever. Thank you, Lord Jesus. Amen |
Tell someone, who will be pleased about it, about what you have done.
Talk to God every day (i.e. pray).
Join a lively church, one that has other young people.
Read the bible. Try reading the part called "John". Reading the bible is one way we can listen to God.
Once we have received Jesus and put our faith in him
we become children of God (John 1:12).