Here's is what God's Word has to say:

First, you must realize that our disobedience keeps us out of Heaven. Everyone at one time or another breaks God's laws (sins against Him). The Bible says,

"For all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God." Romans 3:23

But there is some Good News! God is Holy, and our sins cause us to be distanced from Him. We need to be reconciled; the gap must be bridged. Jesus is the bridge back to God. He died in our place and for our sins.

"God demonstrates His love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

This salvation is a free gift. We'll never be "good" enough to earn it, but God is willing to give it to us anyway. That's called "grace." But like any gift, it has to be received. There is a giver (that's God) and a receiver (that's you).

Here's the biggest step you must take:

"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved." Acts 16:31

"If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9

That means you must truly believe that Jesus is who He said He was: the Son of God … that He died on the cross for your sins (He had no sin, so He did not deserve to die.) You need to believe that He conquered death … that He rose from the grave and even now is completing Heaven for us.

This Good News has often been summed up in these important words from the Bible:

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever (that's you) believes in Him should not perish (die), but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Heaven can be yours … eternal life with God in His Holy place, never-ending joy, freedom from pain, suffering, loneliness, tears, death, and sadness.

The gift is available just by accepting it. Prayer is talking to God, so it's time to pray. Here's an idea of what you might want to say to Him, but you can use your own words. It's a personal petition from you to God:

Dear God,
I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ, died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, and is alive today. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Help me to live a meaningful and purposeful life until You call me home to be with You in Heaven someday. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.

And speaking of Heaven...the Bible says the angels rejoice when one is born into the kingdom of God. If you prayed this prayer, believing the words as you said them, the angels are singing your name right now! They're announcing that one day you will be coming to Glory to be with Jesus and all the others who have gone before us. Praise God, Heaven is yours!