"Lord God of heaven and earth, thank You for Your costly plan that involved the death of Your own divine Son Jesus for the forgiveness of my sins.  I want to accept that gift today and to experience the freedom from my sin that He died to secure.  I want that relationship with You that results in eternal life.  Help me gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of Your gift.  Guide me to the purpose You have for my life, that my life might be a positive influence on others that will introduce them to the joy and peace that I am beginning to perceive is possible through this liberating truth.  In Jesus name, amen."