Giving your life to Jesus changes everything. Jesus came to reveal who God is and to restore our relationship with Him. No matter your past mistakes or your present fears, Jesus can give you a new life in Him. All you need to do is put your faith in Him.
The Bible says this in Romans 10:9, “If you declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
It is a turning from our old ways and turning to Jesus, to ask Him for forgiveness from our sins and to give us new life in Him.
We can say a simple prayer like this if we mean it in our heart.
"God, I know that I have sinned. I am reaching out to you because I want forgiveness. I believe that His death and resurrection provided for my forgiveness. I trust in Jesus and Jesus alone as my personal Lord and Savior. Thank you, Lord, for saving me and forgiving me! Amen!"
John 10:10
Jesus is the Son of God. He existed before the world began He came to earth 2000 years ago, born to a virgin through the power of the Holy Spirit (see Matthew 1:20) and lived a life as we do (See John 1:1, 5:17-18, and Philippians 2:5-11).
We've all sinned (Romans 3:23), but this is exactly why Jesus came. To pay the penalty for our sins, so we don’t have to. It was through His death on the cross that Jesus satisfied sin’s payment so those who accept Him as Lord and Saviour can experience forgiveness and eternal life.
People who follow Jesus turn away from their old life of sin and turn to God. Jesus delivered people from demon oppression like Mary Magdalene (Luke 8:2). He called people like Matthew, who was a despised tax collector (Matthew 9:9). He called ordinary people like a fisherman named Peter (Matthew 4:18), and He continues to do this today! Jesus Christ is changing the lives of people all over the world. He can do this for you too!
We can read about Jesus’ life in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, which are found in the New Testament of the Bible, though Jesus is in every book of the Bible! Through his words and actions, we see the kind of life we are meant to live — one full of love, grace, and compassion.
Jesus said, He would not turn anyone away who wants to come to Him (John 6:37). He’s ready to start a personal relationship with you. Your past is never too bad for Jesus to come and help you. It’s time to come to Him and receive His free gift of salvation.