Have you ever wondered why...
You can have inward peace and a meaningful life by knowing and following God's way for you.
This is His plan for everyone:
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
This is His plan for you:
"For God so loved _________ that He gave His only begotten Son that __________ who believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life."
(insert your name in the blank)
Then why doesn't everyone have this meaningful life?
We bring misery and alienation upon ourselves through sin (refusing God's love, help and guidance).
"If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves." 1 John 1:8
When we do this we find...
We are out of harmony:
No one can find adequate meaning by themself.
"By Grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing it is the gift of God..." Ephesians 2:8
"I am come that you may have Life." John 10:10
"And this is life eternal, that you may know God, and Jesus Christ whom He has sent." John 17:3
We cannot restore harmony with God while we are in rebellion. We cannot find adequate meaning in life while we are out of harmony with the source of life. Jesus Christ offers peace with God and harmony with life.
He died for us.
"God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
He forgives our sins.
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9
He restores our relationship to God.
"God was (came) in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself." II Corinthians 5:19
He gives life and new meaning.
"Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature, the old has passed, behold the new has come." II Corinthians 5:17
We Can Find Happiness and Meaning in Life...
...as We Receive and Confess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
We can confess Jesus as Savior and Lord.
"To all how received Him who believed in His name He gave power to become children of God." John 1:12
We can confess Jesus as Savior and Lord
"Because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9
Jesus is ready to give you life now.
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him." Revelation 3:20
Accepting Jesus Christ and finding new meaning for life includes...
five first steps.
You may ask Him to enter your life now. Talk to Him in your own words, or use this prayer:
"Lord Jesus, I need your help. Forgive my sins and give me peace with God and myself. Make your way of life my way of life. Thank you for the new peace and new life you are giving me. In Your name I pray. Amen."
Expect Great Things to Take Place in Your Life!
The change may be gradual or sudden depending on many factors in your life and God's plan for you.
In the morning and during the day:
Before retiring at night:
Tell others about your experience with Christ
Become involved in the issues of life
Repeat Daily
I am a Christian by the grace of God, and my faith in Christ. His presence is within me with all the power I need to meet the demands of each moment. Because I am a Christian, I will seek to be Christian in all that I do. I will keep on believing, keep on loving, keep on witnessing, keep on serving God and others. When I fail or make mistakes I will ask God to forgive me.
Personal Record of My Commitment
On this day I make a new commitment to accept the love of God as He comes in Jesus Christ. I promise to make Him Savior and Lord of my life. I look to Him as the Source for all my needs. I will seek to be a growing Christian as I allow Him to guide me in loving and serving others.
Signed____________________ Date______________________
Wesley Putnam Ministries has one goal:
to lift up Jesus Christ and to call each person to accept and follow Him as Savior and Lord in every aspect of life.