We're thrilled to hear that you're seeking salvation. You've taken the first step towards a life-changing journey. As you've shared, Romans 10:9-10 says, "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 core of salvation, but let's delve deeper.
Firstly, we need to understand that we're all sinners, and this sin separates us from God. As it is written in Romans 3:23, "for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God." But God, in His love and mercy, sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins, paying the price we could never pay. As Romans 5:8 says, "But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
Believing in Jesus is not just about intellectual agreement, but a heartfelt trust in Him. It's about turning from our sins, which is what repentance means, and following Jesus as Lord and Savior. As Acts 3:19 says, "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord."
We're encouraged to see that you're eager to study the Gospels. The book of John is indeed a great place to start. It was written so that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing we may have life in His name. Remember, it's only by the name of Jesus that we can be saved. As Acts 4:12 says, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men, by which we must be saved."
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, Your only Son. We confess that we're sinners in need of a Savior. We believe that You sent Jesus to die on the cross for our sins and that He rose from the dead, defeating sin and death. We repent from our sins and ask You to forgive us. We confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord, and we desire to follow and obey Him. We ask You to fill us with Your Holy Spirit, guiding and empowering us to live a life pleasing to You. Help us to grow in our faith as we study Your Word. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
As you begin this journey, remember that God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) Stay strong in your faith, and don't hesitate to reach out for support and guidance.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. 
