Sometimes we fail to take action in our lives because we’re caught in a comfortable cycle. How often, for example, do we follow the crowd because it’s just easier than doing the right thing? We procrastinate because we’ve convinced ourselves that we’ll feel stronger and be better equipped to deal with life tomorrow. We don’t take action because we feel overwhelmed, unable or unwilling to choose from the variety of options available to us.
When it comes to choosing Jesus Christ as our Higher Power, there are only two options: He either is or isn’t our Savior and Lord. We need to be willing to take action and make our choice. Putting off the decision to accept Jesus Christ as our Higher Power, Savior and Lord is, in effect, deciding not to accept him. Today is the day to accept Jesus Christ as our Higher Power. Only then can we make the initial commitment to seek and follow God’s will for our life.
All we need is the willingness to make the decision. Christ will do the rest. He invites us: “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 that person, and they with me”.
20 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 that person, and they with me.
“Do I…”:
- Believe Jesus Christ died on the cross for me?
- Accept God’s forgiveness for my sins?
- Turn to God’s plan for my life?
- Live my desire for Christ to be the director of my life?
Then take action and pray the most important prayer of your life:
Dear God, I believe that you sent your Son, Jesus, to die for my sins so I can be forgiven. I’m sorry for my sins, and I want to live the rest of my life the way you want me to. Please put your Spirit in my life to direct me. Amen.
Congratulations, and welcome to God’s family!
If you’ve already taken this step, use this prayer to recommit to seeking and following God’s perfect will for your life.
