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You said YES to Jesus. Here's what comes next — one simple step at a time.
Hey, Welcome
to the Family.
Saying YES to Jesus is the most important decision you'll ever make. And we don't want you to take this next step alone. This little guide is for YOU — it's simple, it's honest, and it'll help you take your first steps in your new life with God.
You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need to show up, one day at a time.
"Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!"
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)How This Works
📖 Read
We'll read the book of John together — a little each day. John wrote it so you could know Jesus personally. No experience needed.
🙏 Pray
Prayer is just talking to God. We'll give you a simple prayer to start with. God's not looking for perfect words — just an honest heart.
✍️ Write
There's space at the end of each day to write down one thing God said to you. Even a word or sentence counts.
📣 Share
Faith grows when it's shared. You'll be encouraged to tell someone — a friend, family member, or leader — what's happening.
7 Days.
One Step
at a Time.
Every day for the next 7 days, you're going to do three things: Read, Pray, and Write. That's it. Let's go.
Before you read anything, pray this simple prayer: "God, I want to know You. Speak to me today and give me ears to hear Your voice." That's it. Then open your Bible.
Read John 1:1–18. Don't rush. If something jumps out at you — a word, a sentence, a feeling — slow down and sit with it. That might be God speaking.
Text or tell ONE person that you said yes to Jesus. It could be a friend, a parent, a leader — anyone. You don't have to have a speech. Just say: "Hey, I gave my life to Jesus and I wanted to tell you."
"God, help me feel how much You actually love me. I want to know it — not just hear it, but feel it. Speak to me as I read."
John 3:16 is probably the most famous verse in the Bible. But read the whole story — there's a man named Nicodemus who came to Jesus with questions in the middle of the night. Jesus didn't push him away. He never does.
Today, tell someone in your family — a parent, a sibling, a grandparent — that you made a decision to follow Jesus. It might feel weird. Do it anyway.
"God, You know everything about me. And You still chose me. Help me understand what that means. Speak to me today."
This is one of the most powerful stories in the Bible. A woman who felt like an outsider met Jesus one day — and He already knew everything about her. He didn't shame her. He offered her something better. That's still how He works.
Shoot a text or DM to a leader or youth pastor. Just say: "I'm on Day 3 of the challenge." Let them celebrate with you.
"God, I want to trust You more. Show me that You are who You say You are. Open my eyes as I read today."
Jesus feeds 5,000 people with a kid's lunch. Then He walks on water. These aren't just cool stories — they're showing us who Jesus really is. He has power over everything. Including whatever feels impossible in your life right now.
By now you've read some amazing things. Tell a friend ONE thing that's surprised you or stood out to you about Jesus this week.
"God, thank You that I'm not doing this alone. Holy Spirit, come close. I need You. Speak to me as I read today."
Jesus told His friends He was leaving — but He didn't leave them empty-handed. He promised to send the Holy Spirit, who would live inside of them and never leave. That same Spirit now lives in YOU. You are never alone again.
Is there a friend who doesn't know Jesus yet? Today, invite them to come to youth group or church with you. You don't have to explain everything — just say "come with me."
"God, I want to really understand what Jesus did for me. Today, help it hit different. Help me receive it."
This is the part of the story where Jesus goes to the cross. It's hard to read. It's supposed to be. He chose this — for you, specifically. Let that sink in. You are worth dying for to Jesus.
In the space below, write a short prayer or note to God — just from your heart. Tell Him what today meant to you. He's listening.
"God, You raised Jesus from the dead — and You're doing something new in me too. Thank You. Show me what comes next."
Three days after the cross, Jesus walked out of the grave. Everything changed. Death didn't win. That same power is now alive in you — the same God who raised Jesus from the dead is the God you just said YES to.
You did it — 7 days. Text your leader or youth pastor right now. Tell them you finished the challenge. This is worth celebrating.
Who
God Is
What God
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Start Here
Every Day
This Is Just
The Beginning.
The 7 days are done — but the journey is just getting started. Keep reading. Keep praying. Keep sharing. And don't do it alone. Your leaders are here for you.
"He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion."
Philippians 1:6