PRAYER OF SURRENDER AND SALVATION: ACCEPTING JESUS AS YOUR ONLY LORD AND SAVIOR!
- Gil Junqueira
- Jul 19, 2025
- 8 min read
This prayer is a sincere conversation with God. It’s not magic words that save, but the faith and sincerity of your heart as you surrender to Him. When you pray, believe that God is listening and that His Word is faithful to fulfill what He promises.
If you’ve come this far, it’s because God is touching your heart. This prayer is not a magic formula, but a sincere way of expressing your faith and your decision to God. Find a place where you can focus and, if possible, pray out loud, declaring with your mouth what your heart believes.
The “prayer of surrender and salvation” is a special moment in any person’s life, when you recognize your need for God, repent of your sins, and invite Jesus Christ to be your only Lord and Savior. Based on the Bible, especially Romans 10:9-10 and John 1:12, we understand that salvation is a gift from God, received by faith.
Step by Step for the Prayer of Salvation:
1. Acknowledge that you need salvation.“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)
3. Believe that Jesus died and rose again for you.“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)
4. Confess Jesus as your Lord and Savior.“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” (John 1:12)
Pray to GOD:
Lord God, in the Name of Jesus I come before Your Holy Presence, and:
I acknowledge that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness.
I believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for my sins and rose again to give me new life.
I surrender my heart to You, confessing Jesus as my only Lord and Savior. Write my name in the Book of Eternal Life in the Name of Jesus.
Forgive me, transform me, and guide me by Your Holy Spirit.
In Jesus’ name, amen!
What happens after the prayer?
1. New birth: You are made a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17).
2. Divine sonship: Now, you are a child of God (John 1:12).
3. Receive the Holy Spirit: God sends His Spirit to dwell in you (Ephesians 1:13).
4. A new journey begins: You start a life of relationship with God, spiritual growth, and participation in the family of faith.
Tips for Your New Walk with Christ:
Read the Bible daily.
Seek a Christian church committed to God’s Word.
Pray regularly, developing intimacy with God.
Share your new faith with others.
The prayer of surrender is the first step in a life full of purpose with Jesus. It’s not a “magic formula,” but a sincere commitment of faith and surrender. “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life...” (John 3:36).
COMPLETE PRAYER OF SALVATION:
Dear Heavenly Father, in the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ I come before Your Holy Presence.
I place myself in Your presence at this moment, recognizing that You are the Holy God, Creator of all things.
I admit that I am a sinner and that my ways and choices have separated me from You. I understand that, by myself, there is nothing I can do to erase my mistakes or deserve Your forgiveness. I need a Savior.
Today, I believe with all my heart that You sent Your only Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for me. I believe that His blood was shed to purify me from all sin and that He rose from the dead to give me new life.
Lord Jesus, I repent of my sins. I am sorry for having lived far from You and I ask for Your forgiveness.
At this moment, in faith, I open the door of my heart and my life. I receive You and confess You as my ONLY, sufficient, and eternal LORD and SAVIOR.
Take control of my life. Transform my character, my thoughts, and my desires. Fill me with Your
Holy Spirit and teach me to walk in Your ways every day. From now on, my life belongs to You.
Thank You for saving me. Thank You for the gift of eternal life.
In Your precious Name, Jesus, I pray.
Amen.
PART 1: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONFESSION:
Heavenly Father God, Almighty God, Creator of the heavens and the earth, I come before Your throne of grace with humility and sincerity.
I acknowledge that I am a sinner and that I have sinned against You. I admit that I cannot save myself. I confess that I need a Savior. I recognize that without Jesus, I am lost and condemned.
Forgive me, Lord, for all my sins:
Those I committed knowingly
Those I committed out of ignorance
Sins of thought, word, and deed
Sins of omission—the good I failed to do
I sincerely repent and decide to turn away from sin.
I want to live a life that pleases You. In Jesus' Name! Amen!
PART 2: FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST:
Lord Jesus Christ, I believe that You are:
The Son of God, God incarnate;
The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world;
The One who died on the cross for my sins;
The One who rose again on the third day;
The only way to the Father.
I believe that Your blood shed on the cross has power to wash away all my sins. I believe that Your resurrection guarantees my eternal life. I believe that You are the only name by which I can be saved.
PART 3: ACCEPTANCE AND SURRENDER
Jesus Christ, I accept You as:
My ONLY Lord and Savior;
The King of my life;
My Redeemer and Deliverer;
My Advocate before the Father.
I completely surrender my life into Your hands:
My past—forgive and purify;
My present—lead and govern;
My future—guide and bless;
My dreams, plans, and desires.
From today on, You are the Lord of my life. I want to live to please You and glorify Your name. I renounce the devil, the world, and the flesh. I choose to follow only You, Jesus!
PART 4: DECLARATION OF DIVINE SONSHIP
Heavenly Father God, by faith in Jesus Christ, I declare that I am now:
YOUR beloved SON/DAUGHTER
HEIR of God
CO-HEIR with Christ Jesus
CITIZEN of the Kingdom of Heaven
TEMPLE of the Holy Spirit
I believe that my name is being written in the LAMB'S BOOK OF LIFE.
I believe that I have eternal life guaranteed.
I believe that I am a NEW CREATION in Christ.
I am no longer a spiritual orphan—I am a CHILD of God! I am no longer a slave to sin—I am FREE in Christ!
I am no longer condemned—I am JUSTIFIED!
I am no longer lost—I am SAVED!
PART 5: REQUEST FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT:
Holy Spirit of God, come dwell in me permanently. Fill me with Your presence. Guide me in all truth. Teach me how to pray as I ought. Transform my character into the image of Christ. Give me power to live a holy life. Use me for Your glory and honor.
PART 6: GRATITUDE AND PRAISE
Thank You, Father, for loving me unconditionally. Thank You, Jesus, for dying for me. Thank You, Holy Spirit, for convicting me of sin.
I praise You because:
I am forgiven and purified;
I have peace with God;
I have eternal life;
I am a new creation;
I am part of the family of God.
All honor, glory, and praise be given to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever!
PART 7: COMMITMENT AND FINAL DECLARATION
Lord, from this moment on, I commit to:
Read Your Word daily;
Pray and seek Your face;
Fellowship with other Christians;
Testify about You to others;
Live in holiness;
Serve in Your work.
I publicly declare:
JESUS CHRIST IS MY LORD AND SAVIOR!
I AM A CHILD OF GOD!
MY NAME IS IN THE BOOK OF LIFE! I HAVE ETERNAL LIFE!
In the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord, AMEN AND AMEN!
AFTER THE PRAYER – BIBLICAL CONFIRMATION
Verses to Declare After the Prayer:
About Your New Identity:
"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the power to become children of God, to those who believe in His name" (John 1:12)
DECLARE: "I have received Jesus, therefore I am a child of God!"
About Your Salvation:
"Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life." (John 5:24)
DECLARE: "I have heard and believed, therefore I have eternal life!"
About Your Transformation:
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." (2 Corinthians 5:17)
DECLARE: "I am in Christ, I am a new creation!"
About Your Inheritance:
"And if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ." (Romans 8:17)
DECLARE: "I am an heir of God and a co-heir with Christ!"
FIRST STEPS AFTER SALVATION
1. Read the Bible Daily:
o Start with the Gospel of John;
o Read at least one chapter per day;
o Pray before reading, asking for understanding.
2. Pray Constantly:
o Thank God for your salvation;
o Ask for wisdom to grow;
o Intercede for others who need salvation.
3. Find a Church:
o Look for a church that preaches the Bible;
o Attend services regularly;
o Get involved in Bible study groups.
4. Share Your Faith:
o Tell family and friends what happened;
o Share how Jesus changed your life;
o Be an example of a transformed life.
5. Be Baptized:
o Baptism is a commandment of Jesus;
o It is a public declaration of faith;
o It symbolizes death to sin and new life in Christ.
Prayer to Accept Jesus as Lord and Savior
Lord God, in the Name of Jesus Christ I come before Your Holy Presence.
Today, I acknowledge Your great love for me and that I need You. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son, who died on the cross for my sins and rose again on the third day for my salvation.
At this moment, I confess with my mouth and believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is my only
Lord and Savior. Lord Jesus, come into my life, forgive all my sins, and transform me with Your Holy Spirit.
Write my name in the Book of Life and make me Your son/daughter and co-heir of Your promises in Christ Jesus. I surrender my life into Your hands, I renounce sin, and I receive from You eternal life and salvation.
Thank You, Lord, because now I am part of Your family. Seal me with Your Spirit and guide me throughout my entire life.
In the name of Jesus, amen.
FINAL DECLARATION OF FAITH:
If You Sincerely Prayed This Prayer:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! YOU ARE NOW:
✅ A CHILD OF GOD;
✅ SAVED BY GRACE;
✅ A NEW CREATION IN CHRIST;
✅ HEIR OF ETERNAL LIFE;
✅ CITIZEN OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.
Promises That Now Belong to You:
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1)
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me; I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” (John 10:27-28)
“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life… will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39)
FINAL PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING:
God the Father, thank You for this glorious moment! Thank You for making me Your child!Thank You for writing my name in the Book of Life! Thank You for making me a co-heir with Christ!May my life be a living testimony of Your love and transforming power. Use me to bring others to You. In Jesus’ name, amen!
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GOD!
You have just made the most important decision of your life!
The angels are celebrating in heaven right now! Your journey as a child of God begins now!
“In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” (Luke 15:10)
HALLELUJAH! YOU ARE SAVED!
Now help others to be saved too!
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes; and if they drink anything deadly, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.” (Mark 16:15-18)
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