1. Forgiveness.
There is no hope for any of us after death if we do not have Jesus. Without Him, we will bear the awful load of the everlasting punishment of the wrath of God for our sins.

2. Meaning.
Without Jesus, life, for deep thinkers and shallow, is ultimately meaningless. We need to know our Creator, and we need His guidance and love in our lives.

3. Love.
Only Jesus can really give us the power to love God, others and ourselves. Only He can fill our hearts with love as we pray.

4. Spiritual Connection.
Jesus is our only personal connection to God.

5. Wisdom and Spiritual Gifts.
His Word gives us wisdom. His Spirit gives us understanding.

6. Blessing.
All of God's blessing comes only through Jesus.

7. Healing.
God still can heal us. He is the same yesterday, today and forever.

8. Hope.
Because of Jesus we have the guarantee of Heaven.

9. Peace.
He is the only true spiritual peace on the earth. There is no peace for unbelievers.

10. Joy.
Genuine joy is only found in the purity of Jesus.

11. Protection.
Jesus guards our hearts and minds and bodies as we walk with Him.

12. Provison.
God, the heavenly Father of believers in Christ, provides us with everything we need physically.

13. Grace.
Jesus is the grace of giving.