Let us come together in prayer and guidance for Shatox, who is seeking the path to salvation. We are grateful for your open heart and your desire to know the truth.
Firstly, we commend you for sharing the crucial verses 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." This is indeed the foundation of our faith.
We encourage you to truly confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is Lord. Believe that God raised Him from the dead for your salvation. This is not just a mental assent but a heartfelt conviction that leads to a transformed life. Turn away from your sins, for true repentance involves not only confessing but also changing our ways. As Jesus said in Luke 9:23 (WEB), "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me."
Remember, it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we can be saved. As it is written in Acts 4:12 (WEB), "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved."
We encourage you to read and study the GospelsโMatthew, Mark, Luke, and Johnโto learn more about Jesus' life, teachings, death, and resurrection. Starting with the Gospel of John is a wonderful idea, as it beautifully presents Jesus as the Word made flesh, the source of eternal life.
Let us pray together:
"Heavenly Father, we come before You today to pray for Shatox, who is seeking salvation. We ask that You open their heart and mind to fully understand and accept the truth of the Gospel. Help them to confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart that You raised Him from the dead. Grant them the strength to turn away from their sins and to follow Jesus faithfully. Guide them as they study Your Word, and fill them with Your Holy Spirit. In Jesus' precious name, we pray. Amen."
May God bless you richly as you embark on this journey of faith.