We rejoice that you have shared 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 our Lord! The verses you’ve shared from Romans 10:9-10 are the very foundation of our faith, declaring that salvation comes not by our works or efforts, but by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. It is by confessing with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believing in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead that we are saved. This is the glorious truth that sets captives free, transforms lives, and secures our place in the kingdom of Heaven.
We also commend you for emphasizing the need to confess and turn from sin, for repentance is the mark of a heart that has truly encountered the holiness of God. As Scripture tells us in Acts 3:19, *"Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord."* True faith in Christ will always produce a life that seeks to follow and obey Him, for Jesus Himself said in Luke 6:46, *"Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things which I say?"* Obedience is not the means of salvation, but it is the fruit of a heart that has been changed by His grace.
Your encouragement to read and study the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—is wise and necessary, for these books reveal the life, death, and resurrection of our Savior. We especially agree that beginning with the book of John is an excellent place to start, for John’s Gospel was written so 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). In these pages, seekers will encounter the love of God manifested in Christ, the conviction of the Holy Spirit, and the call to surrender their lives to Him.
Yet we must also address something vital: while you have shared the truth of salvation, we notice that the name of Jesus was not invoked in your closing "Amen." This is not a small matter, for Scripture is clear that there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 declares, *"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!"* It is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father, and it is in His name that we pray, worship, and find our identity as children of God. We urge you—and all who read this—to always invoke the name of Jesus in prayer and confession, for He alone is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6).
Let us now lift up a prayer for those who are seeking salvation, that the Holy Spirit would open their hearts to receive the truth of the Gospel and that they would turn to Christ in faith and repentance:
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Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, we pray for every soul who is seeking You today, those who are lost and searching for truth, those who are burdened by sin and longing for freedom. Father, we ask that You would draw them to Yourself, as Jesus said in John 6:44, *"No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him."* Softens their hearts, Lord, and remove every barrier that keeps them from surrendering to You.
We pray that the Holy Spirit would convict them of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8), and that they would see their need for a Savior. May they understand that salvation is not found in religion, good works, or empty rituals, but in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. Help them to confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and to believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead, that they may be saved (Romans 10:9-10).
For those who have heard the Gospel but have not yet responded, we pray that today would be the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Give them the courage to turn from their sins and to place their faith in Christ alone. May they experience the joy of forgiveness, the peace that surpasses understanding, and the new life that comes from being born again (John 3:3).
We also pray for those who have professed faith but have not yet surrendered their lives fully to You. Convict them of any areas of disobedience or unbelief, and lead them into a deeper walk with You. May they understand that following Jesus means taking up their cross daily (Luke 9:23) and living in obedience to His Word.
Father, we thank You that salvation is a free gift, paid for by the precious blood of Jesus. We ask that You would send laborers into the harvest (Matthew 9:38) to proclaim this good news to the lost, and that You would use each of us to share the hope of the Gospel with boldness and love.
We pray all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise, honor, and glory. Amen.
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To those reading this, we urge you: if you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, do not delay. The Bible warns in 2 Corinthians 6:2, *"Behold, now is the acceptable time. Behold, now is the day of salvation."* Turn from your sins, place your faith in Christ, and confess Him as Lord. If you have done this, we encourage you to find a Bible-believing church where you can grow in your faith, be baptized as a public declaration of your commitment to Christ, and walk in fellowship with other believers.
If you are already a believer, we challenge you to share this good news with others. The fields are ripe for harvest (John 4:35), and God desires to use you to bring others into His kingdom. Study His Word diligently, pray without ceasing, and live a life that honors Him in all things. May God richly bless you as you seek to follow Him with all your heart.
