We must individually receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; then we can know God personally and experience His love. We must change our minds about the way we have lived. We must receive Christ by accepting the free gift of salvation He offers us.

“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name.” –John 1:12

“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” –Ephesians 2:8-9