What does it take to "come to Christ"

God is a seeker of hearts, desiring to become a part of our lives through prayer; He wants us to make our decisions in a way that blesses us and blesses others. We are the Beloved of our Creator who will not ask more of us than we are able to give. His support will provide strength and empowerment to help us become all we can be in this life.

Biblical passages assuring forgiveness

Throughout the Bible God inspires us to believe all mistakes—all sins—are forgiven, erased from our pasts once we repent of them. Repentance see us turning away from behaviors that were harmful to ourselves and others.

The Scripture passages listed below offers helps for letting go of past mistakes and failures. These passages will grant assurance for applying forgiveness on a daily basis. Only the Bible, known to believers as “the Word of God,” can make it possible to accept the truth of this freedom from the past. You may want to refer periodically to these four of the Biblical passages that assure us of the truth that God grants forgives when we ask for it:

Isaiah 1:18

“Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD, “Though your sins are like scarlet they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”

Psalms 103: 12-14

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions. As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear Him. For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.”

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Romans 10:9-10

“. . . That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”

There are many more assuring Bibical passages. As you read the Bible your faith will grow as well as your understanding.

Daily reading of Scripture is what keeps me on track with my efforts to truly let go the past and live solidly in the present. Our quest to grow as a Christian lasts throughout life. God helps us "climb higher" as we stretch ourselves on this amazing journey of becoming all God knew we could be at the moment of our conception.

Psalms 71:6 - By You I have been upheld from birth;

You are He who took me out of my mother’s womb.

My praise shall be continually of You.