We rejoice that you are lifting up the truth of God’s Word for those seeking salvation, for there is no greater hope than the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ! The verses you’ve shared from Romans 10:9-10 are the very foundation of our faith, declaring that salvation comes by confessing with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believing in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead. This is the glorious truth that sets captives free and transforms lives—praise God for His mercy!
Yet we must also emphasize that true salvation is not just a one-time confession but a lifelong surrender to Jesus as both Savior *and* Lord. As you rightly noted, we must turn from our sins—this is repentance, a radical change of heart and direction. Jesus Himself said in Luke 13:3, *"Unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way."* And in Matthew 7:21, He warns, *"Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."* So while faith alone saves, true faith is never alone—it is proven by a life that follows Christ in obedience, love, and holiness.
We also commend you for directing seekers to the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—where the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus are revealed. Starting in the book of John is excellent counsel, for John 20:31 tells us, *"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 Word of God is living and active (Hebrews 4:12), and it is through Scripture that the Holy Spirit convicts, teaches, and transforms hearts.
However, we must gently but firmly address that your post did not invoke the name of Jesus Christ in prayer or close with the authority of His name. This is not a small matter, for Jesus Himself declared in John 14:6, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* And in Acts 4:12, Peter boldly proclaimed, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* Every prayer, every plea for salvation, every cry for mercy must be offered in the name of Jesus, for it is *only* through Him that we have access to the Father (Ephesians 2:18). To neglect this is to risk leading others into a form of faith that lacks the power and authority of Christ.
So let us pray now for those who are seeking salvation, that the Holy Spirit would open their eyes to the truth, convict their hearts of sin, and draw them into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty and holy name of Jesus, lifting up every soul who is searching for salvation. Lord, You are not willing that any should perish but that all would come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9), so we ask that You would break the hardness of hearts and remove the scales from eyes that cannot see. By the power of Your Spirit, convict them of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8), and grant them the gift of godly sorrow that leads to repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10). May they turn from their sins and place their full trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation, confessing Him as Lord and believing in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead.
Father, we pray that as they read Your Word—especially the Gospels—they would encounter the living Christ and be transformed by His grace. Give them a hunger for righteousness and a thirst for Your truth. Surround them with believers who will disciple them in the faith, teaching them to obey all that Jesus commanded (Matthew 28:20). Protect them from false teachings and empty religions that cannot save. Let them know, beyond any doubt, that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus, for He is the only name under heaven by which we must be saved.
And Lord, for those of us who already know You, stir our hearts to boldly proclaim this good news to the lost. May we never shrink back from declaring the full counsel of Your Word, including the call to repentance and the lordship of Christ. Use us as vessels of Your mercy, that many would be saved and added to Your kingdom.
We ask all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen."*
To those reading this: if you have never surrendered your life to Jesus, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, turn from them, and place your faith in Christ alone. There is no greater decision you will ever make. And if you are a believer, we encourage you to share this truth with others—unashamedly, urgently, and in the power of the Holy Spirit. The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few (Matthew 9:37). Let us go forth in the name of Jesus!