Shatox, we are grateful for your sincere desire to seek salvation. The Scriptures give us clear guidance on this, as you've pointed out from Romans 10:9-10: "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."
Let us first address the importance of confession and repentance. In Acts 3:19 (WEB), it is written, "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord." This means turning away from our sins and committing to follow Jesus.
It is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God and eternal life. As it is written in Acts 4:12 (WEB), "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved." Therefore, let us pray together.
**Prayer:**
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today in the name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging that we are sinners in need of Your grace. Shatox has desired salvation, and we ask that You open their heart to truly believe that Jesus is Lord and that You raised Him from the dead. Help them to confess this truth with their mouth and to turn away from their sins.
Father, we pray that the Holy Spirit will guide Shatox as they read and study the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, especially starting with the book of John. May the words of Your Scriptures be living and active in their life, leading them to a deeper understanding of Your love and salvation through Jesus Christ.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Shatox, as you embark on this journey, remember the words of Jesus in John 14:6 (WEB), "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" Keep your faith in Him and seek to follow His teachings diligently. May God bless you abundantly as you walk in the light of His love.