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Let's have a
HeartTalk.
God has some things He'd
like for you to know from His heart. He has great plans
for you! HOPE in Him.
The Bible says, "For
I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord,
'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give
you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and
come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will
seek me and find me when you seek me with all your
heart.'" (Jeremiah 29:11-13)
God has great things in
store for you. If you look for Him, you will find
Him. And when you find Him, you find hope. He loves,
cares, and listens to you.
Maybe you are asking
yourself, "Why don't I feel like God listens to
me?" Well, that's because sin separates people from
God. He is perfect; people are not. He has never done
anything wrong; we do wrong all the time. But that
doesn't mean God loves us any less.
In fact, He loves you so
much that He gave His only Son for you! Someone had to
pay the penalty for your wrongdoings. God loves you so
much that He sent Jesus to be that payment. BELIEVE in
Him.
The Bible says,
"For God so loved the
world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever
believes in him shall not perish but have eternal
life." (John 3:16)
When you believe that God
sent Jesus to die on the cross for you and accept the
gift of life He offers, He will wipe your sins
away. Then, communication with God is opened. A love
relationship with Him begins. God will forgive your
wrongdoings and clean your heart. TURN to Him.
The Bible says, "Turn
to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times
of refreshing may come from the Lord." (Acts 3:19)
God wants the very best
for you. As you turn away from your sins and to Him, He
gives you a new heart and peace, joy, and love like
you've never known. Your spirit will be refreshed.
But it's not enough just
to know about Jesus. You must ask Him to lead your
life. He wants to be your Lord. CALL on Him.
The Bible says, "If
you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and
believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead,
you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you
believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth
that you confess and are saved. Everyone who calls on
the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:9-10,
13)
Why not pray this simple
prayer right now, asking Jesus to be your Savior and
your Lord?
Dear God,
I know You
have great plans for me and I want to place my hope in
You.
I believe You love me and sent Jesus to die on
a cross for me.
Please forgive me and help me turn
from my wrongdoings.
I want you to lead my life.
Amen.
If you prayed this prayer
and meant it with all your heart, God says you are a new
person with a NEW HEART!
The Bible says,
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new
creation; the old has gone, the new has come." (2
Corinthians 5:17)
If you prayed this
prayer, let us hear from you. We'd love to know of your
decision or answer any questions you may have.
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