Remember the words to this familiar song? "What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus."
Years ago after I rededicated my life to the Lord, my sister looked at me one day and asked, "Why did it take you so long?" I thought for a moment and then replied, "Can you imagine how great the distance is between where we are and a far away continent? You know, it's so far, you can't see beyond the horizon?"
Oh, but one day I found out I did not have to live my life apart from God, and it only took a decision to make things right, even in my condition. I was in church that Sunday morning (sinners go church because it's a hospital for the spiritually sick), and I wanted so desperately to respond to the pastor's invitation to get my life right, but I was scared.
Long story short, I found out I still had a will! Satan had no power over me, so I took one foot and moved it into the aisle. At that moment something broke over me, and my life was changed forever! I found out I really could have a new life in Christ.
So, if you are looking for wholeness or restoration today, there is hope. It's not too late! One thing is for sure, though. You can't wash away a guilty conscience with soap and water or with good deeds. If you are looking for wholeness and cleansing from sin, only the blood of Jesus can make you whole.
And although church is a good place to be, you don't have to be in a church building to get your life right with God. You just have to mean it in your heart and reach out to Him. He will meet you where you are and help you.
Only Jesus Christ can do the job. I invite you today to accept Him as Lord over your life or recommit your life to Him if you have fallen away. You'll be so glad you did!
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To Receive Jesus as Lord and Savior:
(Sinner's Prayer) Dear God, I am a sinner. I need a savior. I need Jesus. I believe Jesus died for my sins and rose on the third day. I ask Jesus now to come into my heart and to become Lord over my life. Satan has no more power over me. I say with my mouth that Jesus is Lord. Father, help me to live for you, and thank you for saving me. John 3:16.
To Rededicate Your Life to the Lord (after falling away):
Dear Heavenly Father: I confess to you that I have sinned. You said if I confess my sin you are faithful and just to forgive me and to cleanse me from all unrighteousness. I turn away from sin and turn to you, and I ask you to forgive me. I forgive myself also. Father, thank you for forgiving me, remembering my sin no more and allowing me to have right standing with you again. In Jesus' name, AMEN.
