1. Always pray to God in your own words. 2. Admit that you are a sinner, and that only the Lord Jesus can save you. (Romans 3:23)
3. Repent and be willing to turn away from sin and submit to God. (Luke 13:5)
4. Believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross and shed his blood to pay the price for your sins, and that he rose again, and will come again to create eternal life for you. (Romans 10:9)
5. Ask God to save you. (Romans 10:13)
6. Ask Jesus Christ to be the Lord (in other words take control) of your life. (Romans 12:1-2)