You’ve come to this page because you’ve either made a decision to follow Jesus Christ, you’re still undecided or maybe you're not exactly certain what it is you believe and you’re just searching for answers. So the goal of this page is to offer some clarity about what it looks like to follow Jesus and to give you the chance to reach out and ask your specific questions.
So where do we start?…
Probably the biggest question when it comes to choosing a relationship with Jesus is… WHY?
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE TO LIVE MY LIFE GOD’S WAY RATHER THAN THE WAY I WANT TO LIVE MY LIFE?
The answer to that question is bigger than we can offer on this page, but the short answer is, we are God’s creation and He loves us. And as the One who created us, He truly knows what’s best for our lives. He knows each of our likes and dislikes and talents and His plan is to use our unique gifts to help us live a full and fulfilling life.
SO IF I WOULD ADMIT THAT MY POOR BEHAVIOR (MY SIN) HAS SEPARATED ME FROM GOD AND I WERE TO PLACE MY TRUST IN CHRIST ALONE FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF MY SINS, WHAT’S NEXT? IS THAT IT?
The answer to that question is really exciting! The truth is asking Christ to come into your life is just the beginning… its a launch point into a brand new life where you have a personal relationship with the Creator of the universe. A life where you come to know and understand Him more and where you discover your purpose and live that purpose out. A Life truly Fulfilled!
SO DOES THIS MEAN MY LIFE WILL BE EASIER OR THAT I WON’T STILL STRUGGLE?
The idea of a life without struggles and problems sounds so amazing. Unfortunately, that is not a promise that God makes when we enter into a relationship with Him. Living a life with Jesus is not to live a life free of struggles it IS a life with the promise that we will never be alone. And when things grow challenging we have a constant friend and helper to walk with us through it.
HOW DO WE KNOW HOW TO LIVE GOD’S WAY?
The truth is so many people approach God as if He were “Santa Clause”. A god that will give us what we want, and who expects nothing from us. A god who doesn’t oppose us living our lives in a way that makes us the most happy.
But the truth is, Jesus came to show us a new way. To help us recognize that life apart from God can never be completely fulfilling. His desire is that we would turn away from our sins and trust in what Jesus did on the cross to provide forgiveness for our sins and make us right with God.
2 Corinthians 5:15 tells us: “He (Jesus) died for all so that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for the one who died for them and was raised.”
The reality is, you may live a good, productive, successful life but to truly live the life you were created to live, your decisions will need to be in line with the plan of your creator. This means learning to follow God’s leading. He has given us His Word (the Bible), other Christians and His Holy Spirit, to help coach and mentor us in how we can know God’s plan for our lives and how we can put that plan into action in our every day lives.
So what do you want to do with this information?
IF YOU ARE READY TO ASK JESUS TO COME INTO YOUR LIFE, your journey begins by recognizing you need the forgiveness that only Jesus can give. Inviting Him into your life and beginning a brand new journey of living your life for Him. You can begin that journey by praying this simple prayer…
“Lord Jesus, I want to know You personally. I know I am not living within Your plan, but instead rejecting you and trying to run my own life. I know that sin has separated me from You. Thank You for dying on the cross to pay the penalty of my sins. I am willing to turn from my sins and open the door of my life to receive You as my Savior and follow You as my Lord. AMEN!”
If you made the decision today to follow Jesus Christ and you prayed this prayer we’d like to know. Please connect with us at this email address so we can celebrate with you. We also would like you to know if you don’t already have an easy to understand version of the Bible we would like to get one in your hands and answer any additional questions you may have. We are so excited you have made this decision. New Life begins TODAY!
IF YOU ARE STILL UNCERTAIN OR YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS Maybe you would like to talk with somebody more about starting a relationship with Jesus Christ or about rededicating your life to Him. Maybe you are just struggling with some things and would like to talk with someone. We want to encourage you to reach out to us at anytime by email. In that email just give us your contact information (email address and/or your phone number) and we will reach out to you as soon as possible.