Shatox, we are glad you've reached out and are seeking salvation. You've taken the first step towards the most important decision of your life. 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 want to encourage you to fully embrace this truth. Believe in your heart that Jesus Christ died for your sins and that God raised Him from the dead. This belief is more than just intellectual assent; it's a deep conviction that leads to a changed life. As Acts 3:19 says, "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord."
Let us pray for you:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You with Shatox, who is seeking salvation. We ask that You reveal Yourself to them in a powerful way. Help them to believe in their heart that Jesus Christ is Lord, and that You raised Him from the dead. Give them the strength to confess this truth with their mouth, and to turn away from their sins. Guide them as they read and study Your Word, starting with the book of John. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen."
We urge you to follow through on your conviction to read and study the Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Start with the book of John, as it powerfully presents Jesus' divinity and salvation message. As you read, pray that God will open your heart to understand and apply His Word.
Remember, it's through Jesus alone that we have access to God. As Acts 4:12 tells us, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
We're here for you, Shatox. Keep seeking, keep believing, and keep turning towards God.