A: Agree that you have messed up and Repent by turning from our sins.
B: Believe that Jesus died and resurrected to forgive our sins.
C: Choose to follow Jesus and let him lead our lives.
Is a child ready to accept Christ as their Savior? Below is a simple salvation prayer to have them repeat after you.
Lord Jesus,
I want to know you personally.
I’m sorry for going my own way. Please forgive me for all of my sins.
Thank you for dying on the cross and giving me eternal life.
I agree to turn from my old ways and follow you as my Lord and Savior.
Please come into my life by the power of your Holy Spirit, and make me the person you want me to be.
Amen
After they’ve prayed this with you, make sure to celebrate the huge decision they just made! To explain the child’s decision to follow Jesus further, reassure them that they now have eternal life, all their sins are forgiven, they can have a personal relationship with Jesus, and God will never ever leave them.
P: Praise God for who He is and what He has done in your life recently.
R: Repent by asking for forgiveness for the things you’ve done wrong.
A: Ask God for guidance for your life.
Y: Yield to what God has to say. Stop and listen. Be still.