Get started by simply accepting God’s deep love for you, desiring his forgiveness for your mistakes and wanting to start new.
Now you are entering into a friendship with your Creator. There are two ways to talk with him, through simple prayer and praise.
Just as you would with any new friend, you want to get to know their story and learn about them. You do the same with God by reading what he has written to you.
After accepting this invitation, share your good news and tell someone about this exciting decision.
ACCEPT THE INVITE
Respond, “Yes” by saying and really meaning these words.
Jesus, I want to have a personal relationship with you.
I realize that I’ve made mistakes and ask for your forgiveness.
I believe you died and rose again so that I could be free.
I accept your free gift of salvation and from today on I will walk with you.
Please surround me with your love and fill my heart with peace.
Help me from this day forward to learn your Word and grow in truth.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
START TALKING WITH GOD
Think about someone special in your life – how good would things be if you didn’t talk with that person or listen to what they have to say? Life with God is about having conversation. There are two ways we can talk to God, through simple prayer and also by singing praise.
Simple Prayer
Talking to God should be simple. It should be sharing what’s on your mind and in your heart. God wants to hear it all. Throughout the day, in your car, when you lay down to sleep, just talk to God. Here are some examples of simple prayer:
God, help me.
God, I cannot stand how I feel right now, I need your peace.
God I feel alone right now, please help my heart to feel your presence.
Jesus, I thank you for your love.
Jesus, I am scared please help quiet my mind.
Jesus, I need a good night sleep, please give me rest.
God, you are faithful and will do what you said. I trust you.
SIMPLE PRAISE
This is singing songs that express our love to God. Our hearts were made to sing praises and when we do it sounds amazing to God in heaven. It blesses him and it makes us happy! Praise changes any situation, try it. Here are some examples of praise songs, with words:
LEARN ABOUT HIM
It starts with a Simple Message and continues with learning more about what God has for your life. This Word is truth and guides us. Here are some great places to start:
Talks and Tidbits
There are some wonderful people who can teach through longer talks and shorter tidbits.
GO MOBILE
Read God’s Word anytime, anywhere. Download the YouVersion App for Apple or Android.
TELL SOMEONE
If you know the person who left you The Simple Message invite, reach out and tell them about your choice to say yes. If you don’t know the person who left you the invite then tell us! We want to hear about your story and we want to pray for you.
Welcome to the Family of God!