'But what does it say? "The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart," that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.' Romans 10:8-10.
Jesus is at the center of everything. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. John 1:3. Before making any decision in your life, accepting and confessing Jesus as your Lord and Savior is essential, because having Him in your heart ensures that everything He created and everything that is part of your life will prosper.
Marriage is one of God's first creations on Earth. He established marriage at the beginning of creation in Genesis 1:27. He has all the tools necessary for a marriage founded according to His design to thrive. Therefore, if He created it, you need Him in your heart so that He can guide your steps and your life.
When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, God's Holy Spirit comes to dwell within you. Romans 8:11. As a result, if you surrender your heart to Him and choose to make Him the Lord of your life, He will guide your actions, decisions, and path all the way to the eternal life that only He promises.
Accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior requires only a prayer and a willing heart. Say this prayer wherever you are and in whatever condition you may be. God is not looking for perfect people; He is looking for willing people, and He promises to be with you every day of your life. Pray this prayer aloud:
'Jesus, I accept You as my Lord and Savior. I believe that You died for my sins and that God raised You from the dead. Forgive my sins and cleanse me with Your blood. I surrender my heart to You so that the Holy Spirit of God may dwell within me and guide every aspect of my life forever. Thank You, Lord. Amen.'‘.
Welcome! You have made the most important decision of your life! We invite you to share this great step that has changed your life forever. Now that you have accepted Jesus as your Savior, we encourage you to inspire others and help them receive salvation as well through this prayer.