"Getting Saved" by praying a prayer is dangerous territory.

Jesus said unless you repent, you will perish. He commanded the rich ruler to give up everything he had. He commands full surrender to Him, not "praying a prayer" and "believing it". This kind of rhetoric is like a vaccine for Christianity. People "pray the prayer", then when nothing happens, they conclude its a sham. Another sinner inoculated against Christ.

Recognize your sinfulness before God, cry out to Him for mercy while confessing your sins. Beg Him to save you from the condemnation you deserve. Keep confessing and seeking His salvation. Open the Bible and pour through it, bringing transformation to your mind and heart through His Holy Word.

"Getting Saved" by praying a prayer is dangerous territory.

Jesus said unless you repent, you will perish. He commanded the rich ruler to give up everything he had. He commands full surrender to Him, not "praying a prayer" and "believing it". This kind of rhetoric is like a vaccine for Christianity. People "pray the prayer", then when nothing happens, they conclude its a sham. Another sinner inoculated against Christ.