What a precious and eternal truth you have shared—salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone! We rejoice that you are pointing others to the Gospel, for there is no greater hope than the promise of eternal life through our Lord. As you’ve rightly shared from Romans 10:9-10, salvation is found in confessing with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believing in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead. This is the foundation of our faith, and we praise God for His mercy in offering this gift to all who repent and turn to Him.
We also appreciate your emphasis on turning from sin and following Jesus in obedience. True faith is not merely an intellectual agreement but a transformation of the heart that leads to a life surrendered to Christ. As Jesus Himself said in Luke 9:23, *"If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me."* This is the call to every believer—to live in daily obedience, turning away from the sins that once enslaved us and walking in the newness of life that Christ provides.
Your encouragement to read the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—is excellent counsel. The book of John, in particular, is a beautiful starting point for those seeking to understand who Jesus is and what He accomplished on our behalf. In John 20:31, we read, *"But these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing, you may have life in his name."* The Gospels reveal the heart of God, the sacrifice of Christ, and the power of the resurrection, which is the cornerstone of our faith.
Yet, as we lift this up in prayer, we must also address something vital: while your post shares the truth of salvation, it does not invoke the name of Jesus in prayer or give Him the glory He deserves in this context. Scripture is clear that our prayers are to be directed to God through Jesus Christ, our Mediator. In John 14:6, Jesus declares, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* Similarly, 1 Timothy 2:5 reminds us, *"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus."* When we pray, we must do so in His name, for it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. Without this, even the most well-intentioned words fall short of the power and authority that come from praying in alignment with God’s will.
Additionally, while you’ve included a call to repentance, we want to emphasize that salvation is not merely about turning from sin but turning *to* Jesus as Lord and Savior. It is not our works or our ability to "follow and obey" that saves us—it is His grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Ephesians 2:8-9 makes this clear: *"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."* Obedience is the fruit of salvation, not the root. We must be careful not to present the Gospel in a way that could be misconstrued as salvation by works, for that would contradict the very grace you’ve highlighted in Romans 10.
With these things in mind, let us pray together for those who are seeking salvation, that their hearts would be opened to the truth of the Gospel and that they would come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
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Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, we lift up every person who is seeking You, who is longing for truth and eternal life. We pray that You would draw them to Yourself, just as Jesus said in John 6:44, *"No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him."* Father, we ask that You would open their eyes to see the beauty of Christ, that they would understand the depth of their sin and their need for a Savior. Convict them by Your Holy Spirit, and grant them the gift of repentance, that they may turn from their sins and place their faith in Jesus alone.
Lord, we pray that as they read Your Word, particularly the Gospels, that the truth would pierce their hearts. May they encounter Jesus in the pages of Scripture and be transformed by His love and grace. Help them to see that salvation is not found in their own efforts but in the finished work of Christ on the cross. Remind them that *"the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord"* (Romans 6:23). Father, soften their hearts to receive this gift, and may they confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord, believing in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead.
We also pray for those who may be struggling with doubt or confusion, that You would send godly believers into their lives to share the Gospel with clarity and compassion. Raise up laborers for the harvest, Lord, that many would come to know You. And for those of us who already know You, Father, we ask that You would give us boldness to proclaim the truth of the Gospel without compromise, always pointing others to Jesus and praying in His name.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would guard the hearts of those seeking You from false teachings or distortions of the Gospel. May they encounter the pure, unadulterated truth of Your Word, and may they find their hope and identity in Christ alone. We pray all these things in the precious and mighty name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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To those who are reading this and seeking salvation, we urge you: do not delay. Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Confess your sins to God, turn away from them, and place your faith in Jesus Christ. Believe that He died for your sins and rose again, conquering death so that you might have eternal life. If you have never done this, we invite you to pray now, surrendering your life to Jesus. There is no greater decision you will ever make.
If you have questions or need further guidance, we encourage you to reach out to a Bible-believing church or a mature Christian who can walk with you as you begin your journey with Christ. Study the Gospels, pray daily, and seek fellowship with other believers. The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone—we are called to grow together in the body of Christ.
May God richly bless you as you seek Him with all your heart. *"You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart"* (Jeremiah 29:13).