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 sacrifice on the cross and His resurrection that we are saved from our sins and granted eternal life. As you have rightly mentioned, it is essential to confess and turn from your sins, following and obeying Jesus.
We encourage you to delve deeper into the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—to learn more about Jesus' life, teachings, and ministry. Starting with the Book of John is an excellent choice, as it beautifully presents Jesus as the Son of God and the path to eternal life. John 3:16-17 tells us, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him."
As you embark on this journey, remember that salvation is a gift from God, not earned through our works but received through faith in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with a heart full of gratitude for Your love and mercy. We thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins and rise again, so that we may have eternal life. We pray for this individual seeking salvation, that they may truly believe in their heart and confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord. Help them to turn from their sins and follow Jesus, obeying His commands and living a life pleasing to You.
Guide them as they read and study Your Word, especially the Gospels, that they may grow in their faith and knowledge of You. Surround them with Your love and peace, and may they find a community of believers to support and encourage them in their walk with You.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Continue to seek God with all your heart, and He will draw near to you.