Simply hearing this good news isn’t enough. We must admit our sinful brokenness and stop trusting in ourselves. We don’t have the power to escape this brokenness on our own. We need to be rescued. We must ask God to forgive us, turning from sin to trust in Jesus. This is what it means to repent and believe.

Believing, we receive new life through Jesus, and God turns our lives in a new direction. When God restores our relationship with Him, we begin to discover meaning and purpose in a broken world. Now we can pursue God’s design in all areas of our lives. Even when we fail, we understand God’s pathway to be restored-this same good news of Jesus. God’s Spirit empowers us to recover His design and assures us of His presence in this life and for all eternity.

Coming full circle is as simple as telling God you’re sorry for going your own way; believing that Jesus is the only way out; and choosing to let him be the Leader of your life from this day forward.

You can receive Christ right now by faith through prayer — simply talking to God. God knows your heart and is not so concerned with your words as He is with the attitude of your heart. You can talk to him right now wherever you are and Jesus Christ will come into your life, just as He promised.

You might pray something like this: “Lord Jesus, I’m broken and I need You. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of the throne of my life. Make me the kind of person You want.”

If you just turned to Christ, would you let me know about it? I’d like to offer some next steps and also send you a Bible (my gift).

“Time’s up! God’s kingdom is here. Change your life and believe the Message.” (Mark 1:14-15, The Message)