I dropped to my knees. "Heavenly Father," I began, the words forming in my mind, then leaving my lips, "I come to You in prayer." The repetition was steady, each phrase mirroring Dr. Jeremiah's. "I admit that I am a sinner. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that Jesus died for my sins and rose again." My voice, though quiet, filled the space. "I ask Jesus to come into my heart and be my Savior."

After saying the prayer, I knew something miraculous had happened, but I had no idea what. I wrote, "Live every second, of every minute, of every hour, of every day, of every year, for God. Pray that God will constantly help me with this. This is the day that will change the rest of my life."

It took months for me to know what happened when I said that prayer. The purpose of this book is threefold:

First, it is to help you understand what happens when you genuinely pray as I did and are born again.

Second, it is to share my own personal experiences since being born again.

Third, it is a practical guide to living your new life as a born-again Christian.