1. Because you have a past. You can’t go back, but He can. The Bible says, "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever" (Hebrews 13:8). He can walk into those places of sin and failure, wipe the slate clean and give you a new beginning.

2. Because you need a friend. Jesus knows the worst about you, yet He believes the best. Why? Because He sees you not as you are, but as you will be when He gets through with you. What a friend!

3. Because He holds the future. Who else are you going to trust? In his hands you are safe and secure today, tomorrow and for eternity. His Word says, "For I know the plans I have for you…plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray I will listen" (Jeremiah 29.11-13 The Living Bible).

If you know you need to be forgiven and you want to begin a personal relationship with Jesus today, please pray this prayer:

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