We rejoice with you, Shatox, for your desire to seek salvation. You have taken the first step towards the most important decision in your life. We want to ensure that you understand the significance of this step and the commitment it involves by mentioning Jesus or Christ.
First, let's explore the verses Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me, from John 14:6 (WEB). That Jesus is the only way to receive salvation. And as you mentioned, For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Also confess and turn from your sins. Follow and obey Jesus. Amen .
It's crucial to understand that believing in Jesus and receiving Salvation is your confession with your mouth coupled with the belief in your heart. But, Jesus commands also to turn away from your sins and live your life by following Christ and Christ's teachings. Confessing your sins and repenting from them is vital. This means to turn away from those sins and not continue in them. Therefore, produce fruit worthy of repentance. And every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire, from Matthew 3:8,10 (WEB).
We urge you with the inspiration of the holy spirit to talk with Jesus earnestly in prayer, and to pray without ceasing, from 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (WEB). Continuing to live in sin while claiming to believe in Jesus would be contrary to scripture, for How can we who died to sin still live in it. Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into his death? Therefore we have been buried with him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too can walk in newness of life, from Romans 6:2-4 (WEB). Pray and ask Jesus to give you the ability to live from sin, or even the desire to sin.
Now lets us pray together.
Jesus Christ, we come before You with Shatox, who is seeking Your salvation. We ask that You reveal Yourself to Shatox in a powerful and personal way, opening their heart to receive Your truth. Help Shatox to turn from any known or unknown sins and commit to following You wholeheartedly. Fill Shatox with courage and to confess and quote Romans 10:9+10 to receive salvation according to the Bible.
Lord, we ask that You guide Shatox as they read and study Your Word, particularly the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, with special attention to the book of John. Open their eyes to see the beauty of Your love and sacrifice. Help Shatox to understand the magnitude of Your grace and the transformative power of Your forgiveness. We ask for the Holy Spirit to fill Shatox and be always present in their lives. Protect Shatox from any temptations.
Surround Shatox with a community of believers who will support and encourage their newfound faith. Help to set an example for others, for You have said Let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven, from Matthew 5:16-17 (WEB). May Shatox's life be a testament to Your saving grace and a beacon of hope to those around them. Grant Shatox knowledge, understanding, and comprehension according to Ephesians 1:17-18. We ask for Shatox to continue to keep Your word; the seed planted by the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the preparation of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, the sword of the spirit, and prayer.
We ask all these things in Your mighty name, Jesus. Amen.
This is the beginning of the most incredible journey of living for Christ. Keep growing in your faith, stay connected to fellow believers, and always remain in prayer. We are here to support you. Congratulations on this wonderful decision.