You know… one of the biggest misunderstandings about God…
is that people think they have to clean themselves up before they come to Him.
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Like you need to fix your life first…
stop the addiction first…
heal the anger first…
get rid of the shame first…
But that’s not the Gospel.

The message of Jesus is actually the opposite.
God is love.
The Bible says:
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son…”
And Jesus Himself said:
“Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Notice what He didn’t say…
He didn’t say:
“Come to me once you’re perfect.”
He didn’t say:
“Come to me once you stop sinning.”

He said — come as you are.
Because the truth is…
No one is sinless.
Not you.
Not me.
Not anyone.
And God already knows that.
That’s why Jesus came.
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He didn’t come for perfect people.
He came for broken people.
People with anxiety…
addictions…
anger…
depression…
regret…
shame…
Jesus isn’t asking you to transform yourself.
He’s asking you to let Him transform you.
The Bible says:
“While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Think about that…
He didn’t wait for you to become better.
He loved you first.
And salvation?
It’s not complicated.
Jesus already did the hard part.
He lived the perfect life we couldn’t live…
and paid the price we couldn’t pay.
Our part?
Is simply to receive.

To come to Him without fear.
Without pretending.
Without shame.
Because Jesus said:
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

He is the bridge.
From this broken world…
to eternal life with God.
And eternity is real.
Heaven is real.
And so is separation from God.
But today — you don’t have to live far from Him.

You can surrender your life to the One who:
Knows you
Loves you
Created you
And wants the best for you.
He can give you a new heart.
A new direction.
A new life.

So if you’re ready…
Here’s how simple it is.

The ABCs of Salvation

A — Admit
Admit to God that you are a sinner and have fallen short of His standards.
Recognize the need for forgiveness and repentance — turning away from sin.
B — Believe
Believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, died for your sins, and rose again.
Put your trust in Jesus as your only hope for salvation.
C — Confess
Confess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
Acknowledge Him as the ruler of your life and commit to follow Him.

If you’re ready…
Pray this — and mean it from your heart:

Dear Lord,
I admit that I am a sinner.
I’ve done many things that don’t please you and I’ve been living my life for myself.
I am sorry, and I repent.
I ask you to forgive me.
I believe that you died on the cross for me, to save me, and You rose again!
You did what I could not do for myself.
I come to you now and ask you to take control of my life; I give it to you.
Send the Holy Spirit to guide me.
From this day forward, help me to live every day for you and in a way that pleases you.
I love you, Lord, and I thank you that I will spend all eternity with you.
I begin my relationship with you today.
I pray this in Jesus’ Name,
Amen.

And don’t walk this journey alone.
Find yourself a local Bible-believing church.
The Bible reminds us:
“Let us not neglect meeting together… but encourage one another.”
We were never meant to do this life by ourselves.
Being in a church helps you grow… stay strong… and walk in the new life Jesus has for you.
Surround yourself with people who love God and love you.
That’s how transformation continues.
[Closing – warm]
Start today.
Download a Bible app…
or get a Bible…
And begin reading the Word of God.
This is the most important decision you will ever make.
Call out His name…
And He will meet you right where you are.