Once I traveled on a well-worn road, where many led the way;
I simply had to follow on, as night will follow day.
If I had only known the lack, the need I had within~
I may have turned another way and followed only "HIM."

Instead, I blithely traveled on, not knowing of my loss
Until some sign posts pointed me to the foot of a rugged cross.
Oh, I knew a lot about Jesus Christ, the God-man on that "tree,"
I believed He died to open the gate of heaven for you and me.

And since that time, I'd always heard, we each must pass the test.
If I wanted to go to heaven some day, I must try to do my best.
But, friends, I want to tell you now, please listen to my story:
No matter how good your life seems to be, it will not take you to glory!

As I began to read the Bible, which is God's written word,
The things I learned amazed me, and I marveled as I heard
That Jesus' death upon the cross was all I need to claim
and heaven would be my destiny if I trusted in His Name.

What mattered was what God said, nothing less and nothing more.
The teachings I'd relied on, the good things I'd done before,
The beauty of the sanctuary, traditions from ages past ~
When measured by God's own Word, not one of these would last.

     "For by grace are ye saved through faith,
          and that not of yourselves;
               It is a gift of God,
                    not of works,
                         lest any man should boast."

At last I knew that Jesus' death had paid for all my sin;
The only thing for me to do was simply "Invite Him in."
It seemed too easy to be true , but I dared not deny His word.
I prayed, accepting His free gift; and I know that Jesus heard.

When I asked Him to be my Saviour and thanked Him for His love,
My soul was flooded with peace and joy -- assurance from above.
My struggles and fears were all for nought; His gift has set me free.
Now I travel the road my Saviour chose, and He walks along with me.

The Bible explains how every human being is separated from God through sin, why your own sincere efforts cannot earn you a place in heaven, and where salvation is found.
It tells about Jesus' atoning death and resurrection and how to be sure of your eternal destiny.     If you are not sure of the road God chose for you, start by asking Him to show you His truth, and once you know the truth, act without delay because the time is short.
"I am the way, the truth and the life.  No man (or woman) comes to the Father but by Me."