We are so glad to hear from someone seeking salvation. You have taken the first crucial step towards a transformed life in Christ. 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 (double guiltless), and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. This is the core of salvation: believing in Jesus Christ and confessing Him as Lord. Salvation is not in any other name.
Turning from your sins, which is known as repentance, is also a vital part of this process. Repentance is not just feeling sorry for your sins but also involves turning away from them and pursuing a life that pleases God. Jesus said, Unless you repent, you will all perish as well, (Luke 13:3 WEB). Repentance is a gift from God. It is an individual choice but only possible because of God's grace.
Becoming a follower of Jesus means obeying His teachings. Jesus said, If you love me, keep my commandments, (John 14:15 WEB). This isn't about earning salvation—it's about responding to God's love for us. We know that He has saved us and He desires for us to obey Him.
Starting your journey with the Gospels is a wonderful idea. The books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John tell the story of Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection. We particularly recommend starting with the Gospel of John, which emphasizes the deity of Christ and the belief in Him as the source of eternal life.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with a heart eager to know You more. We confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe that You raised Him from the dead. We repent of our sins and ask for Your forgiveness. Help us, Lord, to turn away from our old ways and to follow Jesus faithfully. Guide us as we read and study Your Word. Give us understanding and revelation. Help us to obey Your commandments and live a life pleasing to You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Keep in mind, reading and studying the Bible is essential. The words in the Bible are not merely words. They are the words of God. They are living and active. They are God's words to us. As we read the scriptures, we should ask God to reveal himself to us through them. We will have all confidence that He will do that. We should ask God to reveal Himself to us through His words. We should ask God to reveal Himself to us through the scriptures. We should ask God to reveal Himself to us through the scriptures.
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. 
