How to find HOPE through Jesus Christ--My Personal Testimony and an Invitation
I came to know Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior at age eight when someone in church told me who He was and how he loved me. Our Father God is a loving God, but also a just God who had to make a way for sins to be forgiven, so He sent His Son to earth.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came to earth in the land of Israel to die on the cross for our sins and rise from the dead for anyone who will come to Him and repent (turn away) from those sins, and accept Him as the Savior of the world. Then he gives them new life. Those who do so and try to live their lives according to the Bible can rightly call themselves Christians. Jesus promises heaven for eternity for them. Jesus gives hope, forgiveness and peace and there's nothing you can do to deserve or gain His love. He loves you
right now just as you are. But he does want you to repent of your sins and ask Him to become the Lord of your life.
Christianity is the "religion" that founded our great nation of America and following its principles as told in the Holy Bible, have been what has made the United States of America the great nation it is today.
Jesus Christ is the only way to God, according to His own testimony in John 14:6 listed below.
America is now in need of a real Spiritual Awakening. Many have turned back from Biblical principles; such as honoring and protecting the unborn baby and marriage only between one man and one woman, and saving sex for marriage. Others have loved money more than God and excused many other things the Bible declares wrong. We believe God is calling America to repent and return to Him if we expect to continue to have his protection from judgment and terrorists.
How to find hope: Do you know my friend, Jesus? He has been my strength and helper for many years. Would you like to make a decision right now? He loves you and wants so much to become your Lord and Savior and help you every day. Please read the following scriptures from the Bible, and if led, pray the suggested prayer. Please let me know if you do, so I can rejoice with you!
"For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life." John 3:16
"But the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23
"I am the way, the truth and the life: no man cometh to the Father but by me." John 14:6
Prayer: Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God, and that you came to earth to die for my sins, and you arose from the dead the third day. I ask you to forgive me of all my sins and I accept you in my heart as the one true God. Help me study the Bible and turn from all wrong things I've been doing and find a strong Bible-teaching church to attend and grow strong. Thank you for saving me. Help me share the good news of your salvation with others and live for you each day. Amen
Now call someone and tell them about your decision and contact me! I am so happy for your decision and want to send you encouragement. --God bless you, Elva Martin
Your new life in Christ can blossom like this rose! One of Jesus' names is the Rose of Sharon, which is actually in the hibiscus family. Hibiscus plants
have NO THORNS.