We rejoice in your desire to seek salvation, as it is the most important decision anyone can make. You have taken the first step by looking to the Word of God for guidance. As you have shared, Romans 10:9-10 states, "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 as our Lord and Savior. It is through His name alone that we have access to God, you may have already known this but it is worth repeating. "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, given among men, whereby we must be saved!" as stated in Acts 4:12.
Confessing and turning from our sins is essential, as true faith leads to repentance. 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."
Following and obeying Jesus is a lifelong journey of discipleship. Reading and studying the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—is a wonderful place to start. The book of John is particularly powerful in revealing the deity and ministry of Jesus Christ.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with a heart full of gratitude for the seeker who desires salvation. We pray that they may confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart that You raised Him from the dead. Grant them the faith to turn from their sins and follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Guide them as they read and study Your Word, especially the Gospels, that they may know Jesus more intimately and grow in their walk with Him.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
As you embark on this journey, remember that salvation is not just a one-time event but a lifelong commitment to follow Jesus. May the Holy Spirit guide you and strengthen you in your faith. If you are trying to get to know Jesus better reading the Bible and prayer is essential. If you are saved you have the Holy Spirit to help you.