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HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE USING GOD
Add Balance, Gain Direction & Support

   Welcome to How To Improve Your Life Using God. This helpful "quick start guide" can be read in less than two minutes.

   Life sometimes feels off track. It's hard to find satisfaction and happiness.

Feeling good about life comes through balance. People find happiness when they balance these important areas of their lives:

       Physical
       Mental
       Social
       Spiritual

We're all pretty good at taking care of the first three (our Physical, Mental and Social well-being.) What usually gets neglected is our Spiritual side.

   Having a relationship with God provides direction, support and purpose. If you would like to know God, pray this prayer right now:

"God the Father, thank you for sending your son Jesus to die for my sins. I accept his love and forgiveness. I ask him to come into my life."

By praying this prayer, you have just welcomed God into your life. All of your sins are now forgiven. You now have eternal life as promised by Jesus Christ. Why? Because God loved people so much he sent is son to die for our sins. By accepting Christ you remove the sin that blocks God from being in your life.

The next step is to pull out the local yellow pages. Do this now. Check the phone book listings under "Churches." Look for a nearby Christian church that reaches out to new people (maybe one with a big phone book ad.) You've probably noticed a big church in town with lots of cars in the parking lot (there's good reason for that!) Call that church right now. Ask to speak with the the pastor or a minister. If they're not available, just talk with the person who answered the phone. Tell them that you just prayed to invite God into your life. Ask if you can arrange a time today or tomorrow to come in and learn more about God.

That's all there is to it. God wants to be part of our lives. All you need to do is is invite him.

FOLLOWING UP

HOW TO FIND A CHURCH
You have now prayed the most important prayer of your life. God is now in your heart and you have entrance to heaven. However, the world is a difficult place. It's important to have the support of other people who also believe in God.
Speaking with a minister immediately (as recommended above) gives you a better understanding of God's power to help your life. However, the first church you call may not be the one you decide to join. Check around. Find a local church where you are comfortable. Remember that no church is perfect. Churches are filled with ordinary, imperfect people.
Ask others if they can recommend a good local church. Every community has one or two "popular" churches. They're popular for a reason. Good churches have parking problems. Good churches sing with energy (and sometimes too loudly.) Good churches talk about what's ahead (not what has happened in the past.) Good churches have big ads in the phone book or newspaper. Good churches reach out to their communities and make new people feel welcome.
To find a good church, plan to visit a half dozen churches that come recommended to you. Choose the one that best "feels right" to you. Attend that church regularly and become active in a small group (bible study, choir, etc.) After six months if you feel good about the church, join it. If you don't, explore additional churches.

SPIRITUAL "OWNER'S MANUAL"
Beyond prayer, God communicates with us through the Bible. Pick up a contemporary version of the Bible at church or a bookstore. Ask for a modern, plain English version (the old King James Version can be difficult.)
You can read the Bible online right now at:

       Bible Gateway: Many version of the Bible available on the internet
       Bible.com
       Blue Letter Bible
       The Bible: Revised Standard Version
       Audio Bible Online: See and hear bible text ( King James Version) RealAudio format

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The internet has many great places to learn more about God. Check out these sites:

What We Need To Know About God: Excellent series of short pages that expands on what is outlined above.
How To Become A Christian: Classic message from Billy Graham.
Why Am I Here?: How God answers life's toughest questions.
The Four Spiritual Laws: Popular and succinct explanation of a relationship with God.
Spiritual Links: Directory of excellent resources with which to learn about God.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I'm a web master with several web sites developed from my personal interests. It occurred to me that I didn't have anything online about the most meaningful thing in my life... my relationship with God.
As you can tell, this site isn't heavy on theology (or even religious denomination.) It's simply a signpost I can offer to my web guests. I believe in the constructive power God has to change lives. He's helped me. I hope you can use the simple advice offered here to change your life.

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