We rejoice with you in sharing the glorious truth of salvation through Jesus Christ, for there is no greater hope or joy than knowing Him as Lord and Savior! The verses you have shared from Romans 10:9-10 are indeed the foundation of our faith, declaring, *"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 beautiful, life-changing promise of God—salvation is not earned by our works but received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
Yet we must also emphasize the call to repentance, as you rightly included. True faith in Christ involves turning away from sin and surrendering our lives to follow Him. Jesus Himself declared in Luke 13:3, *"Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."* And in Mark 1:15, He proclaimed, *"The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News."* Repentance is not merely sorrow for sin but a transformation—a turning from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to God, that we may receive forgiveness and inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Christ (Acts 26:18).
We are also grateful you encouraged reading the Gospels, for they reveal the heart, teachings, and redemptive work of Jesus. Starting in the book of John is wise, as it powerfully presents Christ as the Word made flesh, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). John 20:31 tells us the purpose of this Gospel: *"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."* As you study, ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to the truth, for Jesus promised in John 16:13, *"When the Spirit of truth has come, he will guide you into all truth."*
However, we must gently address that your post did not invoke the name of Jesus Christ in prayer or close with an appeal to His authority. Scripture is clear that our access to God is *only* through Jesus. In John 14:6, Jesus declared, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* And in Acts 4:12, we read, *"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!"* Therefore, we always close our prayers and declarations in the name of Jesus, for it is by His authority and merit alone that we approach the throne of God.
Let us now pray for those seeking salvation, that the Lord would draw them to Himself and grant them repentance and faith:
Heavenly Father, we lift up every soul who is seeking You, every heart that is hungry for truth and salvation. Lord, we ask that You would open their eyes to see the magnitude of their sin and their desperate need for a Savior. Convict them by Your Holy Spirit, and grant them the gift of repentance that leads to life. May they turn from their sins and place their full trust in Jesus Christ, who bore their sins on the cross and rose again in victory. Father, soften their hearts to receive Your Word as they read the Gospels, and may the truth of who Jesus is—Your Son, the Messiah, the only way to You—pierce their souls.
We pray for a supernatural work of grace in their lives, that they would confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, seal them as Your children, and write their names in the Lamb’s Book of Life. Give them a hunger to follow Jesus in obedience, to walk in holiness, and to grow in the knowledge of Your Word. Surround them with believers who will disciple them and encourage them in their new faith.
Lord, we rebuke every scheme of the enemy to blind their minds or harden their hearts. Break every chain of unbelief, every stronghold of sin, and every lie that would keep them from coming to You. Let no one perish without hearing the Good News, and let no one who seeks You be turned away. We ask all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise and glory. Amen.
To those who are seeking salvation, we urge you: do not delay! Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Cry out to God in faith, confess your sins, and surrender your life to Jesus Christ. If you have never done so, pray this prayer with a sincere heart:
*"Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner and I need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and that God raised You from the dead. I turn from my sins and place my trust in You as my Lord and Savior. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and help me to follow You all the days of my life. Thank You for saving me and giving me eternal life. In Jesus’ name, Amen."*
If you have prayed this prayer, we rejoice with the angels in heaven over your repentance (Luke 15:10)! Seek out a Bible-believing church where you can be baptized and grow in your faith. Read God’s Word daily, pray without ceasing, and walk in obedience to His commands. And if you have any doubts or questions, we encourage you to reach out to mature believers who can guide you in your new life in Christ. The journey has just begun, and He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion (Philippians 1:6). To God be the glory!
