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Did you know that you can know God on a personal basis? Did you know that He wants to know you? At NorthStar, we call it “The Great Exchange.” The Exchange comes when you are willing to exchange your life for the life that God has always wanted for you.
How do I make this exchange?
A – Admit you need God.
Have you come to the place where you see that this life has to be about something bigger than you? Do you recognize that even at your best, you would never be good enough to meet God? The Bible tells us that our sin separates us from God. Romans 3:23 tells us that “For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” We all have a need only God can fill.
B – Believe that Jesus can fill that need.
God knew we could never reach Him on our own so He sent His Son, Jesus to die in our place so that we could be with Him. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life and no man comes to the Father but by Me.” (John 14:6) Jesus is the only One that can fill that need that you have.
C – Confess that you need Jesus.
Romans 10:9 says that if we will “confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” When you make this confession to God, He makes the exchange for you. You literally exchange death (a life without God) for life (life with God here and in eternity)!
If you are ready to make that exchange, then pray this prayer to God. “Dear God, I need you and I cannot do it without you. I admit that I am lacking, unworthy of a relationship with You, and I have missed the mark in my life. I believe that you sent Your Son Jesus to die in my place so that I could have a relationship with You. I believe that You raised Him from the dead to prove You are God. Come into my heart, Jesus, and be my personal Lord and Savior. Father, thank you for loving me enough to send Your only Son for me. In Jesus name, Amen.”
If you prayed that prayer, please contact us so we can explain your next step on your spiritual journey with God. Contact our Senior Pastor Mike Linch for more information.
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