Because of who I am, what I've done and do, I am a Sinner. Because of what the Son of Man has done and who He is, I am a Saint. LIBERATED. EVERYDAY. ALL THE TIME. I AM BOTH.
SINNER AND SAINT. BROKEN. FALLEN. AND FREE.
How do I let Jesus come inside my heart?
(To be my personal Lord and savior)
A-Admit: that you are a sinner unable to help yourself, separated from God, deserving punishment, and in need of a Savior. For I have sinned and fall short of the glory of God – Romans 3:23- nkjv, 1 John 1:8.
B- Believe: that Jesus is the Son of God, fully God and fully man, offered His life on the cross to take away your sin and restore your relationship with God. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. – Romans 5:8, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:3-6.
C- Commit: Confess before God and before man your desire to serve Christ as the Lord of your life and confess your faith in Him as your only Savior. Ask Him to forgive your sin, and for the Holy Spirit to empower you to live a life that follows Jesus. (Repentance) But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name –John 1:12 –nkjv, Rom 10:13, Acts 3:19, Matt 4:17-19.
When you say these words from the heart. God will use these words to change your life, you will never be the same, and you will never regret saying this prayer.
“If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first. The world would love you as one of its own if you belong to it, but you are no longer part of the world. I chose you to come out of the world, so it hates you. – John 15:18-19
Oh, my little runaway to where have you run, imprisoned by your pain, mistreated by everyone. You run from the darkness even further into the dark, lead by a host of demons promising to help you make your mark. They promise you great happiness, fortune and fame while leading you further away and cursing my name.
Oh my little runaway, turn around and run to me.
I promise to deliver you and set your broken soul free.
I am passionately pursuing you.
Turn around and come back home.
By Merry Jo Hooker from the Book "Behold I Stand at the Door and knock"