believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life" (John 3:16).
4. What must we now do to please God? (Open our heart and receive Jesus.)
If you are willing to ask God to forgive your sins, and you receive Jesus as your Savior, you will become a member of God's family: "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name" (John 1:12).
5. Shall we say a prayer together? If you really want to receive Jesus, I want you to say these words after me:
"Dear God, You have said that I have sinned and need forgiveness. I am sorry for pleasing only myself instead of You. I receive Jesus right now as my Savior and Lord. Amen."
6. Encourage the child to:
A. Read the Bible every day. Tell the child we are sending an interesting
book, Jesus Loves Me, which will help him or her to understand more of God's Word.
B. Learn to pray to Jesus every day.
C. Try to be loving to his or her parents and other people, as well as
being helpful to them.
D. Go to Sunday school and church every Sunday.
Scripture
"For 'whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved'" (Romans 10:13).
"If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:8–9).
"Look! I have been standing at the door and I am constantly knocking. If anyone hears me calling him and opens the door, I will come in and fellowship with him and he with me" (Revelation 3:20, TLB).