THE TURNING POINT in our lives came on the day we heard these things and believed them. That day, each of us asked God to forgive our sins and to help us start living for him. God granted these requests — but not because we deserved it or did anything special. He mercifully forgave each of us on the basis of what Jesus did on the cross.

The good news of the gospel changed our lives. God has turned us around and given us a sense of joy and fulfillment that keeps growing. Though we're far from perfect, God is helping us live the way he always wanted us to live.

THE TURNING POINT of your life could be just ahead of you, too. Maybe you think that none of this applies to you. But God sees things differently. He sees you living your own way rather than living for him. He sees you heading for eternal punishment, and he knows there is nothing in your own power you can do to change.

But God will have mercy on you — just as he had on us — if you will:
•  trust in Jesus' death as the only thing that can pay the penalty for your sin;
•  and turn away from your sins and live to please and obey God rather than yourself.

God is eager to forgive you. He wants to have a relationship with you as your Father. And he offers you the power to live the rest of your life honoring, enjoying, and serving him.

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