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Living debt-free?

We are all beginning to feel the financial pinch. Rising cost of petrol, energy, food, mortgage, borrowing, falling house prices. You may dream of winning the lottery, a one in however million chance to live debt-free for the rest of your life. A dream very few of us will realize.

How would you feel if because of your debts you were in court, you had no means of paying and were about to lose everything? Just before the judgement is declared, a stranger steps forwards and says he will pay all your debts in full without requiring repayment. Sounds too good to be true!........

This is the Good News of the Bible - 'For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting Life' (John 3 v 16). Jesus' death on the cross paid your debt of sin once and forever. It cannot be bought or earned. Rich, poor, good, bad, educated or not, we are all equally entitled to receive this gift.

How do we do that? Believe that Jesus died on the cross and gave His life as a sacrifice for you; Repent or say sorry for the wrong things you have done; Receive or ask God into your life to know His love and have a relationship with Him so that no matter how tough life becomes, you will always know that you have a Father in Heaven who cares for you and is walking it with you.

Lynne

PRAYER FOR A NEW LIFE
To begin a new life with Jesus, please pray this prayer:-

Lord Jesus, you said you wouldn't turn away anyone who came to you.

Jesus, I come to you now. Forgive me for having shut you out. I want to stop living life my way and start living it your way.

I believe you are the Son of God. I believe you died for me and that your blood pays for my sins and provides me with the gift of eternal life.

I believe your promise, Jesus. I receive that gift and I acknowledge you as my Lord and Saviour.

Amen.

If you've prayed the prayer and aren't sure what to do next, phone us on 01822 612100, or contact a church near you - try the Yellow Pages, or the church links on our links page.

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