Have you had enough? Do you know that God has to come in, sort it out, make your life right? What’s the problem? Sin. What’s sin? Sin is anything that goes against God and his way for you and the world.
Why is sin so terrible? Because it messes up your life, breaks up your relationship with God and is addictive.
Messes: sin is sometimes pleasurable but it has bad side effects like guilt, broken relationships, unhappiness, agitation, pain, etc. For example sin says always do what you like, but doing that will mean treading on other people who are also sinful so out of revenge tread on you and everyone gets hurt.
Breaks: God made you to know Him and worship Him . When you fall out with someone there is no communication. It’s like we’ve fallen out with God since we were born and we don’t speak to God and He doesn’t show up because God and sin don’t mix. Worse one day we will meet his judgement. Depressing? Yes, but it’s true, think about it.
Addictive: have you ever said I’m going to stop lying, arguing, or being obsessed with a relationship and find it doesn’t work?
What is the answer? Jesus. Who is Jesus? Jesus is God who became a man. His mission in life was to die for the world, that includes you. When he died he took all the mess you’ve done on himself. Basically he took the punishment instead of you. By trusting him with your life he will sort out the mess you’re in. By admitting your sin and asking his forgiveness he will mend the broken relationship with God. By wanting to change, by asking Jesus to change you, you will be free from the addiction that sin is. Do you believe he is powerful to do it? Do you believe Jesus didn’t stay dead, that he came alive and that because of this He can give you a new life, not any life but his life.