Salvation – what is salvation? To start, it is a gift from God; a very important gift. Salvation is an act of God’s grace when He delivers us from sin and its consequences, which include spiritual death and separation from God. Freedom from sin and bondage allows a peace within and a restored relationship with Him. This gift happens when we put our faith in Jesus Christ, not by works. Salvation is only possible because of Christ’s sacrificial death and resurrection. The Holy Spirit indwells us, empowers us, guides us, and seals our redemption. He died for our sins so that we may have everlasting life with Him in heaven.

If you are not convinced you are saved or need guidance on how to pray, examples are provided below. The main components of a salvation prayer include confessing your sins, asking for forgiveness, expressing your belief in Jesus Christ, and accepting Him as your Lord and Savior.

Read through the following examples and use your own words speaking to God from the heart. Do not worry about details. He knows your heart.

• Lord, forgive me for my sins and save me. Help me to turn away from my old ways and follow Your will. I believe in Jesus and ask Him to be my Lord and Savior. Cleanse me with Your blood and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Amen.
• Lord Jesus, this is my simple prayer to you. I know that I am a sinner and that I often fall short of the glory of God. No longer will I close the door when I hear You knocking. By faith, I gratefully receive Your gift of salvation. I am ready to trust You as my Lord and Savior.
• Lord Jesus, Come into my life. I believe you died and rose from the grave. I believe you live eternally in heaven. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Forgive me of all my sins. Move into my heart. I make you my Lord and Savior. Thank you for your sacrifice.
• Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross for my sin. Please forgive me. Come into my life. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Now, help me to live for you the rest of this life. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast” Ephesians 2:8-9

“He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit” Titus 3:5

“If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” Romans 10:9

“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” Acts 4:12

“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” John 14:6

“He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household” Acts 13:30-31

Read Psalm 51