We are so glad to hear from someone seeking salvation. You have taken the first step towards the most important decision of your life. 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: believing in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. It is not just about intellectual agreement, but a heartfelt conviction that leads to a changed life. As you mentioned, turning from your sins, following, and obeying Jesus is a crucial part of this transformation and commitment.
We encourage you to dive into the Word of God. Start with the Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John - as these books tell the story of Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection. The book of John is particularly powerful in presenting the deity and humanity of Christ. Remember what Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" John 14:6 (WEB).
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with a heart full of gratitude for the seeker who has taken the step to know You more. We pray that You will open their heart and mind to receive the truth of the Gospel. Help them to understand the magnitude of Your love demonstrated on the cross. Grant them the faith to believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, to confess their need for Him, repent, and commit to a new, holy, and righteous life in Jesus' Name.
Guide them as they read Your Word, and reveal Yourself to them in a profound and personal way. Surround them with Your love, and may they find peace, joy, and everlasting life in You.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
As you journey towards salvation, remember that it is only through Jesus Christ that we are saved. "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved" says Acts 4:12 (WEB). Hold onto this truth, and may God richly bless you.