The true meaning of Christmas is that Jesus stepped down from the glory of heaven to become a man, endure all that living in a broken world could throw at Him, and then pay the price for all the wrongs the human race has ever done.
The true meaning of Christmas is that because Jesus came to save people from their sins, all who put their trust in Him can be in right relationship with God. We can enjoy a living, meaningful, and vibrant friendship with Him, culminating in everlasting life with Him in heaven. Now that’s a gift to celebrate!
Maybe you now understand for the first time your broken relationship with God and the incredible things He has done for you, and you sincerely would like to have a loving relationship with Him.
As with all broken relationships, restoration comes when we admit the wrongs we have done, and genuinely say we are sorry. If we want to have restored relationship with God, then
we need to tell Him we are sorry for wrong choices and how grateful we are for all He has done to show His love for us. If you would like to do this, then you might want to use your own words or a prayer like this:
Dear God,
I’m deeply sorry for trying to build my life without You, My Creator. Thank You for loving me as I am. Thank You for sending Jesus to give His life for all humans’ sins and to give me a personal relationship with You. Now please help me to live in a new relationship with You from this day forward.
For each person who turns and seeks God’s truth, a new journey begins. These are our first steps on a continuing journey. We know that life includes troubles. We continue to have struggles, but walking with God means we are never alone or forgotten. God helps, guides, and gives us grace for life. Each of us in relationship with Him becomes a new person—imperfect but forgiven and given hope each day.
To read more in the Bible about how God loves us through Jesus Christ, see Our Daily Bread Ministries’ Bible-based resources that can help you think about and pursue your new life in Him. You may contact our nearest office for help, or visit us at odb.org for more encouragement.
