Your Complete Guide to Making the Decision & Starting Your Journey
From commitment to transformation. Everything you need to take this step with confidence.
Making the decision to follow Jesus is the most important choice you will ever make. This is not just about believing facts—it is about entering into a personal relationship with God through His Son.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through understanding what it means to follow Jesus, how to make that commitment, and what happens next. You will discover what Jesus offers you, what He asks of you, and how to start your new life as His follower.
125,000+ words. Your complete roadmap to following Jesus.
You have arrived at a pivotal moment. You are considering following Jesus Christ—making Him the Lord and Savior of your life.
Perhaps you are:
This Decision Changes Everything
Following Jesus is not adding religion to your life—it is trading your old life for a completely new one. It is dying to yourself and being raised to new life in Christ.
What it means to follow Jesus, the Gospel, and removing barriers
How to make the decision and what happens at salvation
Your first hours, days, weeks as a believer with prayers
Real conversion stories from Scripture and modern times
Following Jesus means entering into a personal, transformative relationship with the living God through His Son. It is a complete reorientation of your life around Him.
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” (Romans 10:9)
“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.” (Acts 3:19)
“If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)
“And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46)
The Bottom Line:
Following Jesus means exchanging your life for His. It is not a casual belief or a Sunday activity—it is a complete transformation where Christ becomes your everything.
Becoming a Christian is simple, but it is not casual. Here is how to make this commitment:
Recognize you are a sinner who has broken God's law and deserves judgment. Be honest about your condition.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)
Turn away from your sin and turn toward God. Make a decision to stop living for yourself and start living for Him.
“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.” (Acts 3:19)
Believe that Jesus is the Son of God who died for your sins and rose from the dead. Trust Him as your only hope of salvation.
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” (Acts 16:31)
Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord. Tell God you are surrendering your life to Him. Then tell others about your decision.
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” (Romans 10:9)
Talk to God in prayer. There is no magic formula, but you must sincerely surrender your life to Jesus. Your heart attitude matters more than the exact words.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
A Simple Prayer to Get Started:
“Dear God, I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died for my sins and rose from the dead. I repent of my sins and ask for Your forgiveness. Right now, I surrender my life to You. Jesus, be my Lord and Savior. I commit to follow You all the days of my life. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.”
If you prayed that prayer sincerely, you are now a child of God. Welcome to the family!
You just made the most important decision of your life. Here is what to do in your first day as a believer:
Take time to thank God for saving you. Express your gratitude for His grace and mercy. Tell Him you are excited to start this journey with Him.
“Lord, thank You for saving me. Thank You for forgiving my sins. Thank You for making me Your child. I am excited to follow You.”
Share your decision with someone. This could be a Christian friend, family member, or the person who led you to Christ. Public confession is important.
“For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans 10:10)
Begin reading God's Word today. Start with the Gospel of John. Even if you only read one chapter, start building this habit immediately.
“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.” (1 Peter 2:2)
Talk to God before you sleep. Thank Him again. Ask Him to help you grow. Commit tomorrow to Him. Build the habit of daily prayer from day one.
“Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.” (Psalm 55:17)
Remember:
You are brand new at this. Do not expect perfection. Just take one step at a time. God is patient with you as you learn to walk with Him.
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