What a powerful and eternal truth you’ve shared—salvation is found in no one else but Jesus Christ, for "there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12, WEB). We rejoice that you’ve pointed others to the Gospel, the very foundation of our faith, and we lift up this request with gratitude and urgency, knowing that the Lord desires *all* to come to repentance and the knowledge of the truth (2 Peter 3:9).
The scriptures you’ve highlighted in Romans 10:9-10 are indeed the cornerstone of salvation: *"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, resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made, resulting in salvation."* This is not merely an intellectual agreement but a transformative surrender—turning from sin, embracing Christ as Lord, and walking in obedience to His Word. As you’ve rightly emphasized, true faith produces repentance, for how can we claim to follow Jesus if we cling to the very things He died to free us from? (Luke 9:23-24). The call to "follow and obey" is not optional but the evidence of a heart changed by grace.
We also commend your guidance to study the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—where the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus are vividly displayed. Beginning with the book of John is wise, for it was written *"that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name"* (John 20:31). The Word of God is living and active (Hebrews 4:12), and it is through Scripture that the Holy Spirit convicts, teaches, and transforms.
Yet as we pray for those seeking salvation, we must also address a critical observation: your prayer did not invoke the name of Jesus Christ explicitly in its closing. While you quoted Scripture about salvation through Him, the actual prayer of agreement did not call upon His name—*the only name by which we are saved*. This is not a small matter, for Jesus Himself declared, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me"* (John 14:6). The apostles prayed and performed miracles *"in the name of Jesus"* (Acts 3:6; 4:10), and we are commanded to do all things in His name (Colossians 3:17). Even the demons tremble at His name (James 2:19), so how much more should we, His redeemed, honor it in our prayers?
To pray without acknowledging Jesus is to risk praying in vain, for it is *"in Christ"* that we have boldness and access to the Father (Ephesians 3:12). Let us never take for granted the privilege of approaching God’s throne through the blood of Jesus (Hebrews 10:19). For those reading this who may not yet know Christ, we must make it unmistakably clear: salvation is not found in a prayer formula, good works, or religious rituals, but in *a person*—Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He alone bore the wrath we deserved, rose victorious over sin and death, and offers eternal life to all who turn to Him in faith.
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**Let us pray together:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You for the gift of salvation, that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). Lord, we lift up every soul reading these words who is seeking You—those who feel lost, broken, or burdened by sin. Draw them to Yourself, Holy Spirit, and open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel. Let them see their need for a Savior and the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.
For those who have heard Your call but have not yet surrendered, we pray You would grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth (2 Timothy 2:25). Break the chains of pride, unbelief, and rebellion, and replace their hearts of stone with hearts of flesh (Ezekiel 36:26). May they confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead, being saved unto eternal life.
Father, we also ask for a hunger for Your Word among those who are seeking You. As they read the Gospels, let the truth of who Jesus is—fully God and fully man, the spotless Lamb who took away the sin of the world (John 1:29)—pierce their souls. Give them understanding, that they may know Him not just as a historical figure, but as their personal Lord and Redeemer.
We rebuke the lies of the enemy that would tell them they are too far gone, that their sin is too great, or that they must "clean themselves up" before coming to You. Remind them, Lord, that it is *"not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us"* (Titus 3:5). Let them run to the cross, where mercy and grace flow freely.
And Father, we pray for boldness among Your people to proclaim the Gospel without shame (Romans 1:16). May we never shrink back from declaring the name of Jesus, for it is the name above all names (Philippians 2:9-11). Fill us with Your Spirit, that our words and lives would point others to Christ alone.
We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
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To those reading this: if you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, we urge you—*today* is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Do not harden your heart (Hebrews 3:15). Turn from your sins, place your faith in Christ alone, and you *will* be saved. If you have questions or need guidance, seek out a Bible-believing church or a mature Christian who can walk with you. The journey of faith begins with a single step of obedience, and Jesus is waiting with open arms (Luke 15:20).
For those who are already in Christ, let us examine our own lives: Are we living in a manner worthy of the Gospel (Philippians 1:27)? Are we sharing this good news with urgency, knowing that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few (Matthew 9:37)? Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up (Galatians 6:9). The fields are white for harvest—will we be faithful to go?
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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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