I think sometimes we sugar coat too much. In asking myself the question, ‘What are some of the ways that I have rebelled against God in the past?’ I find myself wondering why we don’t just say ‘How have you SINNED in the past?’. Sin is basically anything I say, think or do that doesn’t please God (Sunday school definition). I still sin.  I’m not perfect…yet.   I can’t fix myself up, that’s what God does for me.

If it is true (and it is) that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, and it is true that the wages of sin is death but the Gift of God eternal life through Christ Jesus, then my past is summarized this way.

I did stuff that didn’t please God everyday. It was sin. The bill for my sin was certain death (spiritual and physical) and condemnation to hell where there is eternal torment (forever and ever and ever….) I tried to fix it by hanging out with my pals and seeking their acceptance and by being good. I was up Hell River without a paddle. But God had already paid the price for my sins. I had racked up quite a bill but there is no sin too small or too great for God. All I did was accept the Gift and walk into freedom and eternal life. Escapism at its best. Escaped Hell and I’m heading into Heaven. I can be sure of that one thing. Had I not done what Romans 10:9&10 says, I’d be doomed.

Like I said, I’m not perfect.  I still sin I’m just not in the business of practicing sin.  But I’m at the right place.  I’m on the path which leads to eternal life.  The right path. The path on which the price for my sin is already paid.

If you’ve never believed in your heart and said with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, you’re on the wrong path my friend. Today is the day for you, make this prayer and send me an email about it, I’d be thrilled to hear from you.

Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner. I can do nothing to save myself from my sin. Thank you for dying on the cross and shedding Your precious blood to pay the price for me. Now I turn from my wicked ways and ask you to forgive me. Please come into my heart and life and become my personal Lord and Saviour. I thank and praise you for hearing my prayer and making me a child of God. I will worship and serve you for the rest of my days. Amen.