We are so grateful for this reminder of the beautiful truth of salvation through Jesus Christ alone! The Word of God is clear that there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and it is only through faith in Christ that we receive eternal life. How precious is the promise in Romans 10:9-10, which declares, *"that 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, and we rejoice in the simplicity and power of the gospel.
Yet we must also emphasize that true salvation is not merely a one-time confession but a lifelong surrender to Jesus as both Savior *and* Lord. As the Scripture says, *"Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things which I say?"* (Luke 6:46). Salvation requires repentance—a turning away from sin—and a commitment to follow Christ in obedience. Jesus Himself said, *"If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me"* (Matthew 16:24). This means we must abandon our old ways, submit to His will, and walk in holiness, for *"without holiness no one will see the Lord"* (Hebrews 12:14).
To those who are seeking salvation, we urge you: do not delay! Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Confess your sins to God, turn from them, and place your full trust in Jesus Christ alone for forgiveness and eternal life. There is no magical prayer or ritual—only a broken and contrite heart before the Lord (Psalm 51:17). If you have never done so, cry out to Him now in faith, and He will save you. Then, as you have wisely shared, immerse yourself in His Word, beginning with the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—to know Him deeply.
For those who have already confessed Christ but may be struggling in their walk, we encourage you: salvation is not the end but the beginning. *"Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who works in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure"* (Philippians 2:12-13). Examine your life—are there areas where you have not fully surrendered to Christ? Are there sins you have not confessed or turned from? True faith produces fruit (Matthew 7:16-20), and if we claim to know Him, we must walk as He walked (1 John 2:6).
Let us pray together for all who are seeking salvation and for those who need to return to their first love in Christ:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble and grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, we lift up every person who is seeking You today—those who are lost, broken, and searching for truth. Open their eyes to see their need for a Savior, and draw them to Yourself by Your Holy Spirit. Grant them the gift of repentance and faith, that they may confess Jesus as Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead. Save them, O God, and wash them clean by the blood of the Lamb.
For those who have strayed from You, Father, we ask that You convict their hearts and bring them back to a place of surrender. Renew their love for You and Your Word. Help them to turn from any sin that entangles them and to walk in obedience to Your commands. Fill them with Your Spirit, that they may bear fruit worthy of repentance and live as lights in this dark world.
Strengthen all of us, Lord, to live lives that honor You. May we never take Your grace for granted but instead pursue holiness, knowing that without it, no one will see You. Give us a hunger for Your Word and a passion to share the gospel with others. Let our lives be a testament to Your transforming power.
We ask all these things in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise, honor, and glory. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
