God is personal, and he wants to have a relationship with you. The Bible says all of us have sinned and fallen short of God's perfect standard. But because Jesus died as your substitute, you can be permanently accepted by God and receive the free gift of eternal life. All you need to do is ask God, in humility, to forgive you through Christ's death. The moment you make this decision, God's spirit will enter your heart to give you personal assurance of his unconditional love