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 will 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 unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
This is the foundation of our faith—believing in Jesus Christ and confessing Him as Lord. It is through His name alone that we are saved, as Acts 4:12 tells us, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved."
We encourage you to turn from your sins and follow Jesus, as true faith involves repentance and obedience. As Jesus said, "If you love me, keep my commandments" (John 14:15).
We are glad to hear you are planning to start reading and studying the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, with a beginning in the book of John. This will give you a wonderful start and help you to know Jesus better and how to follow and obey Him. If you have not been baptized, we encourage you to learn about and follow through with baptism as it is an important next step in your faith journey.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with a humble heart, lifting up this person who is seeking Your salvation. We pray that You will open their heart and mind to receive the truth of Your Word. Grant them the faith to believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and the courage to confess their sins and turn from them.
Guide them as they read and study Your Word, and help them to grow in their relationship with You. Give them a hunger and thirst for righteousness, and a desire to follow and obey Jesus in all areas of their life.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.