{The good news ...}

You and I were originally intended to have a relationship with God. Looking in the bible we find that God had a relationship with us in the Garden of Eden, but sin came into the world when man disobeyed God.

God wants to re-establish a relationship with you and me but sin causes a barrier. Sin isn't just about what we do but also what we think. The bible teaches that we sin in thought and word and deed. Imagine writing down all the things that we have done wrong in a book. How many volumes would you or I get up to! God wants to have a relationship with you and me but he can’t because our sin cuts us off.

However, God provided a way so that our sins can be forgiven. He came to earth in the form of Jesus, the Son of God. When Jesus was crucified on the cross he provided a way to allow our sins to be forgiven and restore our relationship with God by taking our sin upon Himself. Once we acknowledge what God has done and believe in Him, He will take away our sin and make us a brand new person [2 Cor 5v17]. He also gives us the free gift of Eternal Life; meaning that when we die the next phase of our life begins; spending eternity with Jesus [John 27-29].

If you want to follow Jesus today, pray this prayer. As you pray think about the words and what they mean to you and to God. Then tell someone about it. Talk to someone who you know is a Christian and they will help you through the first steps of your new life.

Jesus, thank you for loving me even though I don't deserve You at all. Lord, come into my life, take over, change me, break me, make me new, make me whole, forgive me, purify my heart. Jesus, I believe You died on the cross and rose again victorious three days later. You are my Saviour and one day I will rejoice with the angels, I will see Your face, You will return to gather Your saints and I will live forever with You in eternity. Lord, help me to stand for You, to shine for You, to make a difference and let Your truth be known. Use me Lord, Holy Spirit fill me to overflowing. I love You so much.

In Jesus name I pray, Amen.