We at Providence Wesleyan enjoy our relationship with Jesus so much that we want everyone to experience it along with us. In fact, we're convinced that knowing Jesus Christ is the most meaningful relationship we can ever enjoy in life. Here are seven simple (we didn't say "easy!") steps to developing a personal relationship with Jesus:

1. Believe what the Bible says about Jesus Christ.

" Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing, you may have life in his name." (John 20: 30-31.)

2. Admit to God that you have sinned (stepped off God's path). The Bible calls this "confession."

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God". (Romans 3:23)

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)

3. Choose to turn away from the sins in your life and turn toward God. The Bible calls this "repentance."

"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out." (Acts 3:19)

4. Open up your "inner life" to Jesus Christ and receive Him as your own personal Savior and Lord.

"To all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." (John 1:12)

Jesus said, "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)

Pray ... "Lord Jesus, I believe you are Who You claimed to be. I admit that I have strayed from God's path. Forgive me and come into my life right now. With Your help I will live for You the rest of my life. Amen!

5. Tell someone that you have accepted Jesus Christ and that you intend to live the rest of your life for Him.

Jesus said, "Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven." (Matthew 10:32-33).

6. Get connected with a group of Christians in a local church.

7. Read the Bible every day; asking God to help you understand and do what it says.

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