Hello, whoever is reading this! You are probably here because I propped your Xanga. I
really hope you will read through this, because the two choices above are huge. It’s pretty obvious which one is the better choice of the
two. But you might be thinking to yourself, “I don’t believe in Christianity.”
Please don’t let that allow you to ignore these two choices. When you die, you
won’t be able to go back. It’s an undisputed fact that Jesus Christ lived on the
earth about 2000 years ago. He claimed to be the only way to heaven, and
that anyone who rejects him will go to hell. Now I know there is a huge debate going on regarding
whether Christianity is real. Obviously, I can’t go into all the arguments
here, but I honestly believe the Christian view of the world is more real than
any other view. So I simply ask that you make a decision regarding Jesus’
offer—1 or 2. If you chose #1 (I sincerely hope you did…), you might be
wondering just what this “ultimate satisfaction” is. The idea is that through
Jesus, your life can become perfect in every way that matters. It doesn’t mean
that life is going to become easy, but it means that God himself will enter
into a personal relationship with you, and will satisfy all the deepest desires
of your heart. It means that you can be absolutely certain that
something amazing (heaven) awaits you after you die. Eternal life and ultimate satisfaction. Here’s how you get
them: it’s called the gospel, or the good news. Here’s the gospel- 1)
We have all sinned. For example, we have all lied,
cheated, or done something wrong at some point in our lives. a.
“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
(Romans 3:23) 2)
The penalty for sin is death, and separation from
God a.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal
life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23) 3)
Jesus Christ paid the penalty for our sins a.
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While
we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) But just knowing all of this is not enough. Christ invites
you to accept his sacrifice for you. It is only after you accept his invitation
that you receive eternal life. If you’ve decided you would like eternal life with Jesus
Christ, then I encourage you to pray this short prayer. The words are not as
important as your heart. Father God, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. If you truly meant those words, here are a few things that
happened the moment you said them:
o
[Christ speaking] “Here I am! I stand at the door
and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat
with him, and he with Me.” (Revelation 3:20)
If
you just accepted Christ into your life for the first time, I really wish I
could be there to celebrate with you! Because this is truly a moment for
celebration! “there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who
repents.” (Luke 15:10) Angels
are partying right now in heaven for you =). This is the last,
most important part-
To believe in Christ is to trust in him with your whole
heart. It means to trust that there is nothing in this world better than what
he has to offer you. So with everything you have, seek to learn more about this
man who offers you the only true, lasting satisfaction in life. Here are some steps to take to grow in your relationship
with Jesus: 1)
Find a church! A church is where you
connect with a family of believers, and where you will receive encouragement
for your new faith. Finding a good church to go to is very important! However,
not all churches are perfect. I advise against going to a Catholic church. Find
a church that treasures the Bible and Jesus. 2)
Read the Bible! It might seem like a
daunting task at first, but the Bible is the way God has chosen to communicate
with us. I recommend starting in the book of John. Buying a commentary or a
study Bible will help you greatly in understanding the Bible. 3)
Pray. Prayer is how you talk with God.
Prayer can be about almost anything. For example, I love saying thanks to God
through prayer. I also ask God to give me strength in following him, and I pray
for my friends around me who are going through hard times. God listens to
everything you have to say, which is just ridiculously amazing. One last warning-
Just
because someone says they are a Christian does not mean they are one. The proof
that someone is a Christian is that they obey what the Bible teaches them.
Please do not let hypocrisy among Christians turn you away from God. God’s
amazing promises are reserved for those who are truly his children and who obey
him. Trust in those promises. Well, I suppose this is the end. Know that I will be
praying for everyone who comes to this site. If you are reading this part and still have not accepted
Christ’s invitation, I respect your decision. It’s not me that judges, but God.
So I simply hope that you will think about just how important your decision is.
It has eternal consequences. God Bless!! Oh yeah, if you have any question or would like to talk to
me (about anything), feel free to email me at mike.xanga@gmail.com. |