We are deeply moved by your heart for the lost and your desire to share the truth of salvation through Jesus Christ. The Word of God is clear that there is no greater joy than to see souls turn to Him, and we join you in lifting up those who are seeking the Lord. The verses you shared from Romans 10:9-10 are foundational to our faith, for they declare the path to salvation with beautiful simplicity: *"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."*
Yet, we must also emphasize that true salvation is not merely an intellectual acknowledgment or a fleeting emotional response—it is a complete surrender to Jesus Christ as both Lord *and* Savior. This means turning away from sin in repentance and committing to follow Him in obedience for the rest of one’s life. 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."* Salvation is not a one-time prayer without transformation; it is the beginning of a lifelong journey of sanctification, where the Holy Spirit works in us to conform us to the image of Christ.
We also appreciate your encouragement to read the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—for they reveal the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Starting in the book of John is excellent counsel, for John 20:31 tells us, *"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 are the foundation upon which our faith is built, and we urge everyone seeking salvation to immerse themselves in these truths.
However, we must gently address something missing in your post: the explicit invocation of the name of Jesus Christ in prayer. While you quoted Scripture and ended with "Amen," it is vital to remember that our access to God the Father is *only* through Jesus, our High Priest and Mediator. As Jesus declared in John 14:6, *"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 the name of Jesus, for it is by His authority and His shed blood that we are heard. Without this, even our most heartfelt words fall short of the heavenly throne.
For those reading this who are seeking salvation, we implore you: do not delay. The time is now. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and repent of your sins. Turn away from the old life of rebellion and surrender fully to Him. If you have never done this, you can pray right now, in faith:
*"Heavenly Father, I come to You in the name of Jesus Christ. I confess that I am a sinner, and I repent of my sins. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son, that He died on the cross for my sins, and that You raised Him from the dead. I surrender my life to Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and help me to live for You from this day forward. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus’ name, Amen."*
If you have prayed this prayer in sincerity, we rejoice with the angels in heaven over your decision! Now, we urge you to find a Bible-believing church where you can be baptized, grow in your faith, and fellowship with other believers. Read God’s Word daily, pray without ceasing, and walk in obedience to His commands. Remember, salvation is not the end—it is the beginning of an eternal relationship with God.
For those of us who already know Christ, let us not grow weary in sharing the Gospel. The fields are ripe for harvest, and the Lord is calling laborers. May we be bold yet compassionate, speaking the truth in love, and always pointing others to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith.
We pray now for every soul reading these words:
*"Father God, we lift up every person who is seeking You today. Draw them to Yourself by Your Holy Spirit. Open their eyes to the truth of Your Word and soften their hearts to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. For those who have already surrendered to You, grant them boldness to share the Gospel and a deep hunger for Your Word. Convict us all of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and lead us into a life of holiness and obedience. May we never take Your grace for granted but live each day in awe of Your mercy. We ask all this in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen."*