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 recognizing that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. As it is written in Romans 10:9-10, "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."
We commend you for acknowledging the importance of confessing and turning from your sins, as well as following and obeying Jesus. This is the essence of true repentance and faith. As Jesus himself said in Luke 9:23, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me."
We encourage you to dive into the Word of God, especially the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, which tell the story of Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection. We recommend starting with the Gospel of John, which beautifully presents Jesus as the divine Son of God and the Savior of the world.
Let us pray together for your journey to salvation:
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with a heart full of gratitude for the seeker who has taken the initiative to know You more. We pray that You would open their heart and mind to receive the truth of Your Word. Help them to understand the magnitude of Your love, which was demonstrated through the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ.
Lord, we ask that You would grant them the faith to believe in Jesus as their Lord and Savior, and the courage to confess their sins and turn away from them. Guide them as they read and study Your Word, and reveal Yourself to them in a deeply personal way.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
As you embark on this journey, remember that drawing near to God requires a sincere heart and a commitment to follow His ways. As it is written in James 4:8, "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded."
May the Lord bless you richly as you seek Him with all your heart.