The Only Way

The verses for today are: straightforward and plain spoken.
These two verses leave very little room for misunderstanding.  And yet, so many of us do not understand it.  Or at least we do not live our lives as though we understand it.
For example, the sinner's prayer.  Is it a good phenomenon?  Is it true?  Many churches around the world have a version of the sinner's prayer.  In my life; it seems as though Billy Graham's version is the most famous:
"Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. Amen"
How many people have said this prayer?  I said a version of it when I was very young.  My mother sent me up to the front of the aisle, I don't remember what she said or what the preacher said to me.  I just remember being scared and not wanting to be there.  Was I saved that day?  Did the angels smile and write my name down in the Lamb's book of life?  I don't think so.  I imagine the angels smiled at my Mom for trying, but my write my name down?  No.  Why not?