Shatox, we are grateful for your desire to seek salvation and grow in your faith. You have taken the first important steps on this journey. As you've shared, Romans 10:9-10 tells us, "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved."
We rejoice with you in this confession and encourage you to continue in your faith. Remember, true belief also involves turning away from sin and following Jesus wholeheartedly. As it is written in 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
We encourage you to dive into the Gospels to learn more about Jesus' life and teachings. While you mentioned Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, we'll focus on John for now, as you suggested starting there. John 3:16 beautifully summarizes God's love and the path to salvation: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We thank You for Shatox's desire to seek You and confess Jesus as Lord. We pray that You strengthen their faith and help them to turn away from any sin. Guide them as they read and study Your Word, especially the book of John. Give them a deeper understanding of Your love and the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Help them to grow in their relationship with You and to follow Jesus obediently. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
As you continue in your faith journey, Shatox, remember to surround yourself with a community of believers who can support and encourage you. If you have any specific sins you're struggling with, don't hesitate to confess them to God and seek support from your community. We're here to support you in prayer and to help you grow in your relationship with God.