To know Him is to love Him. Knowing Him transforms. He’s waiting for you…
If you don’t know Jesus, I would love to introduce you to Him. To know Him is to love Him. It’s a relationship like no other. All it takes is childlike faith, and the opening of your heart to receive Him. It’s our sin, or things we’ve done wrong, that separates us from God. It only takes one sin, and we’re all guilty of it (Romans 3:23, NKJV). Jesus, God’s Son, is the only way to the Father (John 14:6, NKJV). Jesus paid the price for sin with His life by dying on the cross for you and me. He overcame death, hell and the grave when He rose again. He suffered and died in our place so we can have eternal life. You can’t earn it because the price was paid by His blood.
His love for you surpasses understanding. He leaves love notes just for you all over creation and in His Word. He does this in hopes that you will reach out to Him.
Dear Jesus, I ask you to be my Lord and Savior. I confess that I have done wrong which is sin. My sin is worthy of death and hell without You in my life. I believe that you are the Son of God; You died on the cross for my sins; rose from the grave to live again; and are now seated at the right hand of God. You died so I can have eternal life. Your blood cleanses me and makes me worthy. Please come into my heart to live forever with me as my Savior and Lord. I confess that I am Your child. Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name, amen.
God’s word also teaches that you are to follow your declaration of faith in Jesus as your Lord and Savior with water baptism. Jesus, God’s Son, thought it was important enough that He insisted on being baptized (Matthew 3:13-17, NKJV). Immersion baptism is a visible covenant, or pledge, that symbolizes that you are now following in the footsteps of Jesus. He is your best example for everything in life and your pattern for living in this world.
Last, but definitely not least, read and study His word, and talk to Him through prayer. Get to know Him and get growing! Check out the resources page to find trustworthy sources. Jesus is all about relationship, not religion. Talk to Him as you would a friend sitting next to you because He already is.
The following resources have spoken life into me and have played an essential part in my journey of growth, healing and restoration. Some were planters, others watered, and some were just plain fertilizer to stimulate growth! Regardless of where they fit in the process, all are God-appointed treasures along my journey. I recommend, without reservation, they be part of yours, too. Blessings to you for a fruitful and abundant life!
Study & Life Resources
- Celebrate Recovery
- Cornerstone Church, San Antonio, TX
– Marriage Intimacy Class
– Ministry of Reconciliation and Encounters
– SAVIOR (Sexually Abused Victorious in Our Recovery) Class- Crosswalk.com, Online Bible Study Reference
- Focus on the Family
- The Gideons International
– Daily Bible Reading Plan- Spiritual Gifts Test
- Strongs Concordance
Authors, Ministers & Speakers
- Neil T. Anderson, Freedom in Christ Ministries
(The Bondage Breaker)- Andy Andrews
(The Travelers Gift, The Noticer, The Noticer Returns)- Matthew Barnett, The Dream Center
(The Cause within You: Finding the One Great Thing You Were Created to Do in This World)- Germain Copeland, Word Ministries, Inc.
(Prayers that Avail Much)- John Eckhardt, John Eckhardt Ministries
(Prayers that Break Curses, Prayers that Bring Healing, Prayers that Rout Demons)- Jimmy and Karen Evans, Marriage Today, Dallas, TX
(Our Secret Paradise)- Philip Fortenberry, Ministry of Reconciliation and Encounters, Cornerstone Church, San Antonio, TX
- Jentezen Franklin, Kingdom Connection
- Steven Furtick, Steven Furtick Ministries
- Dannah Gresh, Secret Keeper Girl
- John Hagee, John Hagee Ministries, Cornerstone Church, San Antonio, TX
- Kenneth Hagin, Kenneth Hagin Ministries
(How You Can Be Led by the Spirit of God)- Bishop T.D. Jakes, T.D. Jakes Ministries, INC
(Bishop is my go-to meat preacher! His messages, podcasts and words of wisdom never fail to be on time and everything I need straight from God.)- Joyce Meyer, Joyce Meyer Ministries
(All material is awesome!)- Beth Moore, Living Proof Ministries
(All of Beth’s writings, teachings, and Living Proof conferences are great!!! Along with Jesus and Beth, the following have made a tremendous impact on my walk)- Derek Prince, Derek Prince Ministries
(All teachings and materials are solid meat! I recommend any and all of Derek’s teachings. The following made a tremendous impact on my spiritual maturity.)
– Blessing or Curse: You Can Choose
– Declaring God’s Word: A 365 Day Devotional
– Fasting
– Protection from Deception
– Rules of Engagement
– The Grace of Yielding
– They Shall Expel Demons- Tom Rath, StrengthsFinder 2.0, Gallup Press
- Adrian Rogers, Love Worth Finding Ministries
- Dr. Charles Stanley, In Touch Ministries
- Bruce Wilkinson, Bruce Wilkinson Ministries
– Secrets of the Vine
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