For it is by grace, you have been saved, through faith...

Ryan and I have had quite a few conversations about Jesus and how He died on the cross and we have read about it in his Bible. On Monday, he told me that it was good that the soldiers took Jesus away, because He needed to die on the cross for our sins. We talked about it for awhile--and I did tell him that it was also sad because the soldiers hurt Jesus and He died. He was very clear on what it all meant and I asked him if he wanted to pray and tell God that he believed that. He told me that he wanted to do it after rest time.

So, after rest, Ryan and I talked a little bit more. I asked him if he sinned and he told me yes, and that his heart is black because of the sin. We talked about how because Jesus died, our sins can be forgiven and our heart can be clean. He fully believes that he has sinned and that Jesus' death on the cross allows him to be forgiven and go to Heaven when he dies. Ryan wanted to pray about it, but wasn't sure what to say, so I had him repeat after me. We prayed together and Ryan put his faith in Christ and asked Jesus into his heart!

I feel so blessed that I was able to talk with him and pray with him! I told Ryan that we could have a special dinner to celebrate this important decision--he picked waffles. I'm so thankful for him and I'm so excited that he chose to make this decision!