We are so glad to hear that you are seeking salvation, Shatox. It is truly the most important decision anyone can make in this life. You have highlighted the core truth of salvation in 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 the foundation of our faith—believing in Jesus Christ and confessing Him as Lord. It is wonderful that you understand the importance of turning from your sins, following, and obeying Jesus. This is the essence of repentance, which is a crucial part of salvation. As it is written in Acts 3:19, "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."
We encourage you to dive deeply into the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—to learn more about Jesus' life, teachings, and ministry. Starting with the book of John is an excellent choice, as it beautifully presents Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior of the world. John 3:16 says, "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 for you, Shatox, as you embark on this journey of faith:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up Shatox who is seeking salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We thank You for the work You are doing in their heart and for drawing them to Yourself. We pray that Shatox may truly believe in their heart and confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord, and that this confession leads them to everlasting life.
We pray for the grace to turn from sin, to follow Jesus, and to obey His commandments. We pray against any spiritual hindrances there may be. May the Holy Spirit fill Shatox with the knowledge of the Gospel and the power of the word of God so they can live a life that is pleasing to You and honoring to Your name.
We ask this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to You.
Amen.
We encourage you to continue to study the bible and spend time in prayer, and we will continue to pray for you.